Since federal immigration agents fatally shot a man in Minnesota, state Corrections Commissioner Paul Schnell has discussed potential deescalation with federal officials, though details remain unclear. The ongoing Operation Metro Surge has resulted in over 3,000 arrests, drawing criticism for aggressive tactics. Minnesota officials assert they are cooperating with ICE but claim federal requests for detainers are often ignored. Governor Tim Walz is demanding a significant reduction in federal personnel, citing a lack of justification for their presence.
