Trump Administration Expands Immigration Crackdown Impacting Minnesota Sanctuary Cities

The Trump administration has intensified immigration enforcement in Minnesota, targeting sanctuary cities by cutting federal funding to jurisdictions limiting cooperation with deportation efforts. This crackdown, including Operation Metro Surge with over 2,000 federal officers conducting raids in Minneapolis and St. Paul, has led to heightened tensions, protests, and community disruptions. Immigrant families face economic hardships as fear affects work, schooling, and local businesses, with some temporarily closing amid increased demand for assistance.