Fort Snelling, Minnesota — Border Czar Tom Homan announced the conclusion of Operation Metro Surge on Tuesday, stating that he had proposed ending the federal immigration enforcement operation and that President Donald Trump has agreed to the plan.
Speaking to reporters at the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building in Fort Snelling, Homan said, “I have proposed, and President Trump has concurred, that this surge operation conclude.” He highlighted the operation's achievements, noting, “With that success that has been made arresting public safety threats and… unprecedented levels of coordination we have obtained from state officials & local law enforcement, I have proposed, and @POTUS has concurred, that this surge operation conclude.”
Operation Metro Surge launched on December 1, deploying approximately 3,000 federal immigration agents to the Twin Cities area. The initiative focused on addressing public safety threats through targeted enforcement actions.
According to Homan, the operation delivered “major successes,” including thousands of arrests. These results underscored the effectiveness of the federal presence in the region over the several months of its duration.
Homan emphasized the strong collaboration with state officials and local law enforcement, describing it as reaching “unprecedented levels.” This coordination played a key role in the operation's outcomes, facilitating the apprehension of individuals deemed public safety threats.
The announcement marks the wind-down of a significant federal effort in Minnesota's metropolitan area, following more than two months of intensive operations that Homan characterized as highly productive.
