Operation Metro Surge hasn’t ended. It’s expanded to the suburbs.

By: Nicolas Scibelli

Outlets: Sahan Journal

Published: February 19, 2026

Words: 1,325

Last Updated: 4 hours, 26 minutes ago

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On paper, Operation Metro Surge is over.

It supposedly came to an end on Feb. 12, following border czar Tom Homan’s announcement that federal immigration agents would be withdrawing from Minnesota. There were even indications it might be true.

Observers and elected officials say fewer Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have been seen in the Twin Cities since the announcement. They also have been slower to use chemical agents, leading to fewer high-profile …

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