Federal officials say more than 4,000 undocumented immigrants have been arrested in Minnesota since Operation Metro Surge began in December 2025, part of a large DHS deployment to target alleged welfare‑fraud suspects and criminal noncitizens. The operation prompted protests, lawsuits from Minnesota officials alleging illegal searches and racial profiling, and investigations after two people were shot by federal agents. Border czar Tom Homan announced a partial drawdown of 700 personnel while saying arrests would continue. Supporters hail the arrests as public‑safety wins; critics, local leaders and civil‑rights groups condemn the tactics and question the arrest totals and call for accountability. (whitehouse.gov)