Administration says ICE operations in Minnesota are removing violent criminal noncitizens

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ICE operations are actively conducting removals of individuals described as killers, rapists, gang members, or other violent criminals in Minnesota.

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White House Border Czar Tom Homan held a press conference in Minneapolis on January 29, 2026, to update immigration enforcement operations in Minnesota, saying they will continue to target violent criminals such as killers, rapists, and gang members. Homan described coordination with state and local leaders—including Governor Walz, Attorney General Ellison, and Mayor Frey—and said operations will be made more efficient and professional while prioritizing criminal aliens, public-safety, and national-security threats. He also noted that county jails may notify ICE of release dates so ICE can take custody, and that resources may be reduced as violence decreases.

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Department of Homeland Security and ICE press releases document ongoing "Operation Metro Surge" activity in Minnesota and list numerous arrests of noncitizens with convictions for homicide, sexual assault, gang affiliation and other violent crimes. Independent reporting (NYT, MPR/Star Tribune coverage) confirms the federal operation began in December 2025, remains active into January 2026, and that officials have publicly described and released details on arrests of people with violent-crime convictions. Verdict: True — official DHS/ICE records and reputable news coverage show targeted interior enforcement in Minnesota is ongoing and has resulted in arrests of noncitizens with convictions for murder, rape, gang membership and other violent offenses.

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Update · Jan 29, 2026, 11:52 PMTrue
Department of Homeland Security and ICE press releases document ongoing "Operation Metro Surge" activity in Minnesota and list numerous arrests of noncitizens with convictions for homicide, sexual assault, gang affiliation and other violent crimes. Independent reporting (NYT, MPR/Star Tribune coverage) confirms the federal operation began in December 2025, remains active into January 2026, and that officials have publicly described and released details on arrests of people with violent-crime convictions. Verdict: True — official DHS/ICE records and reputable news coverage show targeted interior enforcement in Minnesota is ongoing and has resulted in arrests of noncitizens with convictions for murder, rape, gang membership and other violent offenses.
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