Over 4,000 Criminal Illegal Aliens Arrested in Minnesota

Trump Administration's Operation Metro Surge leads to mass deportations

Published on Feb. 5, 2026

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More than 4,000 criminal illegal aliens, including violent offenders, have been arrested in Minnesota as part of the Trump Administration's Operation Metro Surge. Border Czar Tom Homan praised the unprecedented level of cooperation from local officials and vowed that the administration will continue its mass deportation efforts.

Why it matters

The Trump Administration's crackdown on illegal immigration and criminal aliens is a key part of its agenda to restore law and order and address public safety concerns. The large number of arrests in Minnesota highlights the scale of the administration's enforcement efforts.

The details

Operation Metro Surge has led to the arrest of over 4,000 criminal illegal aliens in Minnesota, including violent offenders such as killers, rapists, and gang members. Border Czar Tom Homan credited the increased cooperation from local officials in allowing ICE to take custody of illegal aliens before they 'hit the streets'. Homan vowed that the administration will continue its mass deportation efforts, stating that 'if you are in the country illegally, if we find you, we'll deport you'.

  • Operation Metro Surge was launched by the Trump Administration.

The players

Tom Homan

Border Czar and a senior official in the Trump Administration overseeing immigration enforcement efforts.

President Donald J. Trump

The President of the United States who launched Operation Metro Surge as part of his administration's crackdown on illegal immigration and criminal aliens.

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What they’re saying

“We currently have an unprecedented number of counties communicating with us now and allowing ICE to take custody of illegal aliens BEFORE they hit the streets.”

— Tom Homan, Border Czar

“If you're in the country illegally, you are NOT off the table… Let me be clear: President Trump fully intends to achieve mass deportations during this Administration.”

— Tom Homan, Border Czar

“We are NOT surrendering the President's mission on a mass deportation operation. If you are in the country illegally, if we find you, we'll deport you.”

— Tom Homan, Border Czar

What’s next

The Trump Administration plans to continue its aggressive enforcement efforts to deport criminal illegal aliens and secure the border.

The takeaway

The Trump Administration's crackdown on illegal immigration, including the arrest of over 4,000 criminal illegal aliens in Minnesota, is a key part of its agenda to restore law and order and address public safety concerns.