ICE Deports Over 4,000 Criminals from Minnesota Amid Protests and Fatal Shootings Last updated 5 hours ago Operation Metro Surge, launched in December 2025, targeted urban areas like Minneapolis, arresting murderers, rapists, and gang members, with over 3,000 detained by mid-January. Protests erupted as locals set up roadblocks to monitor federal vehicles, leading police to clear safety hazards, while two fatalities—Renee Good and Alex Pretti—sparked family demands for accountability. Border Czar Tom Homan announced pulling 700 agents due to local cooperation, arrested an Antifa activist for threats against ICE, and pledged nationwide deportations continue.