Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey announced that federal agents from “Operation Metro Surge” will begin withdrawing from the city tomorrow following a call with President Donald Trump. Frey emphasized the value of immigrant communities and successfully advocated for ending the operation, noting the President’s agreement. While Frey reaffirmed the city’s commitment to cooperating on criminal investigations, he maintained that Minneapolis will not assist in “unconstitutional arrests” based on origin. The Mayor plans to meet with Border Czar Tom Homan tomorrow to finalize next steps. Here’s the text of the email:
“I spoke with President Trump this afternoon and appreciated the conversation. I expressed how much Minneapolis has benefited from our immigrant communities and was clear that my main ask is that Operation Metro Surge needs to end. The president agreed that this situation cannot continue.
Some federal agents will begin leaving the area tomorrow, and I will continue pushing for the rest involved in this operation to go.
Minneapolis will continue to cooperate with state and federal law enforcement on real criminal investigations — but we will not participate in unconstitutional arrests of our neighbors. Violent criminals should be held accountable based on the crimes they commit, not based on where they are from.
I will continue working with all levels of government to keep our communities safe, keep crime down, and put Minneapolis residents first.
I will be meeting with Border Czar Tom Homan tomorrow to further discuss next steps.”
