Minnesota immigration crackdown will end, federal authorities say

Federal officials announced that Operation Metro Surge in the Minneapolis–St. Paul area will conclude, and border official Tom Homan said he and President Trump agreed to end the surge.

Tom Homan, the federal border official, announced that the immigration enforcement effort in Minnesota will conclude. The action, called Operation Metro Surge, began Dec. 1 and focused on the Minneapolis–St. Paul metro area. Federal authorities say the sweeps led to the arrest of more than 4,000 people. Sen. Rand Paul has called for an oversight hearing to review the enforcement activity. Key facts: - Tom Homan announced the conclusion of the surge and said President Trump concurred with ending the operation. - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement launched Operation Metro Surge on Dec. 1 and officials report more than 4,000 arrests in the Minneapolis–St. Paul area. - Sen. Rand Paul has called for an oversight hearing to evaluate the facts around the enforcement activity. Summary: The announced end of the surge reduces the active federal enforcement presence in Minnesota. An oversight hearing has been called, and further developments are undetermined at this time.