DHS says it arrested multiple noncitizens with criminal convictions in Minnesota during Operation Metro Surge

• TrueDHS reports arrests of multiple people in Minnesota during Operation Metro Surge
• UnclearDHS says it has arrested more than 10,000 criminal noncitizens in Minnesota since President Trump took office
• Tech ErrorDHS names Carlos Antonio Flores-Miguel and summarizes prior convictions, removals, and conduct during arrest

Key takeaways

• DHS reported arrests in Minnesota on Jan. 20, 2026, under Operation Metro Surge and described the location as a sanctuary state.
• Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said DHS has arrested over 10,000 "criminal illegal aliens" in Minnesota since President Trump took office (statement attributed to DHS).
• The release names several individuals and lists alleged convictions or charges including rape, aggravated assault, burglary, vehicle theft, fraud, and solicitation for prostitution.
• DHS stated that Carlos Antonio Flores-Miguel (from El Salvador) had a final order of removal from 2021, had been deported four times, convicted twice for illegal reentry, and allegedly violently resisted arrest.
• The statement asserts one person was "RELEASED into the country by the Biden Administration in 2022" and criticizes Minnesota officials for not helping with these arrests.
• The individuals named come from multiple countries (El Salvador, St. Lucia, Vietnam, Somalia, Laos, Cuba, Guatemala) and have varied criminal histories according to the DHS release.

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