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Lessons of the End of Trump's ICE "Surge" in Minnesota

A combination of legal action and political resistance helped deal Trump a defeat.

Reason · Feb 13

ICE and Border Patrol officials say ‘domestic terrorism’ claim about Alex Pretti didn’t come from them

Top immigration officials appear to contradict Stephen Miller’s claim that initial statements were ‘based on reports from CBP on the ground’

The Independent UK · Feb 12

A timeline of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minnesota

The Trump administration is ending Operation Metro Surge, a sweeping immigration crackdown in Minnesota that sparked weeks of protests and left two U.S. citizens dead

The Independent UK · Feb 12

Controversial Minnesota immigration crackdown ending, Trump's border czar says

While the Trump administration called those arrested in Minnesota "dangerous criminal illegal aliens," many people with no criminal records, including children and US citizens, were detained.

Euronews · Feb 12

'Surge is leaving state safer': Trump administration ends Minnesota immigration crackdown after months of turmoil

The Trump administration has ended a large-scale immigration crackdown in Minnesota that resulted in over 4,000 arrests and significant controversy. Border czar Tom Homan stated the operation, described as the DHS's largest ever, aimed to make Minnesota safer by targeting "dangerous criminal illegal aliens." The crackdown faced backlash, including protests…

The Times of India · Feb 12

‘Standing up for our workers’: US unions raise thousands for victims of ICE crackdown

Labor unions are fundraising and providing mutual aid for workers affected by ICE surges in Minnesota and across US

The Guardian - US · Feb 12

Trump Administration ‘Wanted to Use Us as a Trophy,’ Says School Board Member Arrested Over Church Protest

Black Lives Matter leaders recount their arrests last month after a Minnesota anti-ICE protest.

Capital & Main · Feb 12

The Latest: Federal authorities announce end to Minnesota immigration crackdown

Border czar Tom Homan says the immigration crackdown in Minnesota that led to mass detentions, protests and two deaths is coming to an end

The Independent UK · Feb 12

How anti-ICE organising in Minnesota reactivated mutual aid networks started after George Floyd’s murder

Whenever US federal immigration agents pull up to a location in Minneapolis, people take their whistles out, start blowing them and start filming.

The Conversation · Feb 12

Trump administration to end Minnesota immigration crackdown

Border czar Tom Homan said Thursday that a significant drawdown of agents is underway.

Axios · Feb 12