Tom Homan Ends Operation Metro Surge Following Senate Hearing

White House border czar Tom Homan announced the conclusion of Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota following a Senate hearing regarding federal law enforcement tactics. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and Governor Tim Walz testified that the 3,000-agent deployment caused $20 million in weekly economic losses and a 60 percent drop in school attendance. While Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott pledged to release body camera footage of the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, Donald Trump maintains that mass deportations remain the administration's priority.The operation led to the deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, sparking intense criticism from lawmakers including Senator Rand Paul and Representative Ruben Gallego over the use of force. Community members in Minneapolis and St Louis Park established underground support networks to deliver food to thousands of families who remain in hiding due to fear of arrest. Despite the announced drawdown of federal personnel, local officials continue to demand a full accounting of all individuals detained or deported during the largest immigration surge in the history of the USA.Acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director Todd Lyons confirmed that 37 investigations into excessive force have been opened since the surge began last month. Volunteers such as Mu Thoo and Joe Walker reported being followed by federal agents while delivering essential supplies to immigrant families who have avoided public spaces for weeks. Governor Tim Walz indicated that the state would seek financial repayment for the economic damage caused by the federal operation as local leaders push for more oversight of immigration authorities.