Minnesota — Operation Metro Surge

10 proceedings tracked · Active

Operation Metro Surge deployed a surge of federal immigration enforcement agents to Minnesota beginning in December 2025. The operation triggered a cascade of civil rights litigation, state-federal clashes over sanctuary policies, and three federal-agent shootings with accountability proceedings that connect this matter to The Shootings. Minnesota, Minneapolis, St. Paul, and local institutions have sued repeatedly to halt the operation or claw back withheld evidence.

State vs. Federal
United States v. Minnesota
0:25-cv-03798 · D. Minn. · D. Minn. · 2025-09-29
The United States filed suit challenging Minnesota sanctuary city laws and policies that restrict state and local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. Filed months before the Metro Surge deployment, this case established the federal government's posture toward Minnesota's immigration laws.
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Civil Rights Challenges
Tincher v. Noem
0:25-cv-04669 · D. Minn. · D. Minn. · 2025-12-17
Minnesota residents sued the Trump administration over the surge in federal immigration enforcement and actions by federal agents against protesters and observers. One of the earliest legal challenges to the Metro Surge operation.
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State vs. Federal
Minnesota v. Noem
0:26-cv-00190 · D. Minn. · D. Minn. · 2026-01-12
Minnesota, Minneapolis, and St. Paul sued DHS, ICE, and Border Patrol five days after the killing of Renée Good, challenging the deployment of federal immigration enforcement agents under Operation Metro Surge as unlawful.
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Civil Rights Challenges
Hussen v. Noem
0:26-cv-00324 · D. Minn. · D. Minn. · 2026-01-15
Minnesota residents targeted by federal immigration enforcement agents sued DHS, ICE, and Border Patrol over the increased deployment of agents under Operation Metro Surge and the civil rights violations stemming from enforcement operations.
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Civil Rights Challenges
U.H.A. v. Bondi
0:26-cv-00417 · D. Minn. · D. Minn. · 2026-01-18
Lawful refugees living in Minnesota sued the Trump administration over Operation Post-Admission Refugee Reverification and Integrity Strengthening — a DHS and USCIS program targeting and reexamining the legal status of refugees in Minnesota. Case closed.
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Evidence + Grand Jury
Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension v. Noem
0:26-cv-00628 · D. Minn. · D. Minn. · 2026-01-24
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and Hennepin County Attorney's Office sued DHS after federal agencies denied state and local law enforcement access to evidence related to the January 24 shooting by a CBP agent. A judge ordered evidence preserved. ↗ Also tracked in The Shootings.
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Civil Rights Challenges
Fridley Public School District v. Noem
0:26-cv-01023 · D. Minn. · D. Minn. · 2026-02-04
Minnesota public school districts sued DHS over the change in policy that allows immigration enforcement operations at or near schools and school bus stops, challenging the enforcement policy as a violation of students' civil rights.
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Civil Rights Challenges
Minneapolis Area Synod ELCA v. DHS
0:26-cv-01576 · D. Minn. · D. Minn. · 2026-02-23
The Minneapolis Area Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America sued DHS over immigration enforcement policies affecting congregations and communities in Minnesota.
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Evidence + Grand Jury
Minnesota v. Department of Justice
1:26-cv-01007 · D.D.C. · D.D.C. · 2026-03-24
Minnesota sued the DOJ in March 2026 seeking access to evidence from the three shootings withheld by federal authorities. In July 2026 the federal government turned over hard drives, body-cam footage, and SUV data. ↗ Also tracked in The Shootings.
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Evidence + Grand Jury
In Re: Grand Jury Subpoenas (Minnesota, 2026)
0:26-Mc-00043-PJS · D. Minn. · D. Minn. · 2026
Grand jury subpoena proceedings in the District of Minnesota related to DOJ immigration enforcement actions and Governor Tim Walz, identified June 22, 2026. Proceedings remain under seal. ↗ Also tracked in The Shootings.
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Updated 2026-07-16 · 10 cases tracked