ICE Surge Cost Minneapolis Over $200 Million: City Officials
Summary
Minneapolis officials reported that a federal immigration enforcement operation called Operation Metro Surge cost the city over $200 million. The operation, led by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), significantly affected local businesses and services. City leaders say the operation has ended, but its impacts continue to affect residents.Key Facts
- Operation Metro Surge, run by the Trump administration, cost Minneapolis at least $203 million.
- The operation began in December 2025 and included federal immigration agents in the city.
- More than 3,000 federal agents reportedly operated in Minneapolis neighborhoods.
- City officials reported losses including $47 million in wages and $81 million in lost revenue for restaurants and small businesses.
- Minneapolis had to spend more than $6 million on police overtime and other operational costs.
- Approximately 76,000 people experienced food insecurity due to the operation.
- A request was made for state and federal relief, with some local financial assistance measures already approved.
- As of mid-February, most ICE and CBP agents were in the process of leaving the city.
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