Trump Administration Seeks Cooperation from Major US Cities on Immigration

February 2, 2026 • Google News World

A federal judge in Minnesota has denied the state’s request to temporarily halt Operation Metro Surge, an immigration-enforcement operation launched by the Trump administration. The operation targets cities with high levels of unauthorized immigration.

According to reports, a federal judge rejected Minnesota’s bid to end the surge in Minneapolis. The decision was made on [date] and applies to all areas within the state where the operation is being carried out.

The Trump administration had announced Operation Metro Surge as part of its efforts to increase enforcement at the US-Mexico border. The operation aims to identify and apprehend individuals who are in the country without proper documentation.

Minnesota’s request for a temporary halt was made due to concerns about the impact on local communities. However, the federal judge denied the request, stating that it did not have the authority to block the operation.

The decision has been reported by several news outlets, including The New York Times, Politico, The Guardian, CBS News, and The Hill.

Source: Google News World