2000 Federal Agents Deployed in Minneapolis for Largest Immigration Operation
January 8, 2026 • Google News World
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Approximately 2,000 federal agents have been deployed to the Minneapolis area as part of an immigration operation described by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as the “largest ever” such operation in Minnesota.
According to reports, the operation is focused on Somali immigrants. On Tuesday, a shooting occurred during this operation, resulting in injuries to several individuals.
The operation was announced by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, who stated that the goal of the operation is to identify and apprehend individuals who pose a threat to public safety. The secretary also mentioned that the Biden administration had released an individual into the country who was later identified as a criminal alien with a history of violent crimes.
The operation involves ICE agents working in conjunction with local law enforcement agencies. The exact details of the operation are not publicly available, but officials have confirmed that it is a comprehensive effort to identify and apprehend individuals who do not follow immigration laws.
The deployment of federal agents has raised concerns among some community leaders, who have expressed worries about the impact on immigrant communities in the area. However, no official statements or reactions from local authorities have been made at this time.
The operation is ongoing, with officials confirming that it will continue until its objectives are met.
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