The Trump administration has decided to halt its immigration enforcement campaigns in Minnesota, which have led to widespread protests and national outrage after the deaths of two U.S. citizens. This announcement was made by Tom Homan, the White House border czar, on Thursday, February 12.
In recent weeks, thousands of federal agents, including officers from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), conducted extensive raids and arrests which the government claimed were aimed at apprehending criminals.
Homan noted that President Trump had granted his request to terminate the operation, stating he would remain in Minnesota for a brief period to ensure a smooth conclusion of the campaign and oversee its effectiveness.
The Operation Metro Surge had reportedly resulted in the detention of several undocumented immigrants accused of violent offenses. However, it also triggered nationwide protests due to the fatalities of two citizens, Renee Good and Alex Pretti, at the hands of immigration enforcement agents.
Launched on December 1 by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, this operation concentrated on the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan region, leading to over 4,000 arrests. Although the Trump administration characterized those detained as “dangerous criminal illegal aliens,” many without criminal backgrounds, including children and U.S. citizens, were also apprehended.
According to a recent AP-NORC poll, approximately 60% of U.S. adults believe that President Donald Trump has overstepped by deploying federal immigration officers into urban areas.
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