Summary
The Trump administration is starting a major immigration operation in Minneapolis, sending 2,000 federal agents. The operation is partly in response to concerns about fraud involving Somali residents.
Key Facts
- The operation involves 2,000 federal agents in the Minneapolis area.
- It is described as the largest immigration enforcement action ever by federal officials.
- The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is leading the operation.
- Acting Director Todd Lyons of ICE discussed the operation in an interview.
- The operation links to allegations of fraud involving Somali residents.
- It increases federal law enforcement presence in Minnesota.
- There are tensions in the community and political concerns around the operation.
