Operation Metro Surge Concludes in Minnesota

Border Patrol Agent Tom Homan announced on Thursday that Operation Metro Surge has officially come to an end, citing a rise in arrests related to public safety threats in Minnesota.

Homan indicated that thousands of immigration officials would be leaving Minnesota to return to their home bases or other locations where their efforts are required. A significant number of agents are expected to depart next week.

“In light of our success in addressing public safety threats and the excellent coordination we received from state and local authorities, I proposed ending this operation, and President Trump has agreed,” Homan explained.

In early December 2025, President Trump’s administration had deployed around 3,000 federal immigration agents as part of Operation Metro Surge, aiming to increase the number of arrests of undocumented individuals within the state. On February 4, it was announced that approximately 700 federal law enforcement agents would be leaving the Minneapolis-St. Louis area, where local officials have been cooperating in an unprecedented manner.

Homan clarified that some security teams would remain in Minnesota to assure the safety of immigration officials working there.

In late January, President Trump had sent Homan to Minnesota to address the turmoil that followed the shootings of Renee Good and Alex Preti, both of whom were killed by federal immigration agents.

During the press conference, Homan affirmed that the administration would maintain its enforcement of immigration laws, noting that federal agents had arrested nearly 4,000 individuals in the state. He also mentioned that while he would prioritize threats to public safety, he was prepared to arrest anyone illegally present in the United States.

Homan previously reported productive discussions with Minnesota officials, including Democratic Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison, while in the state.