Two federal immigration enforcement operations caused widespread harm across Minnesota, according to a preliminary report released over the weekend.
The Minnesota Truth Council, formed by Governor Tim Walz (D), says that Operation Metro Surge and Operation PARRIS disrupted families, schools, healthcare access, and the state's overall economy.
That includes an estimated $244 million in lost wages in Minneapolis and St. Paul alone, over the course of three months this last winter.
In the report, Truth Council Chair and retired Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill cited cruel and inhumane actions taken by federal agents, including the killing of two American citizens, and the detainment of more than 70 children.
The Governor’s Council to Record the Truth of Operation Metro Surge and Operation PARRIS (“Minnesota Truth Council”) was established by Executive Order 26-05 in March to create what they called a comprehensive public record of the impacts of these operations on Minnesota.
The Council will convene at least four public meetings and produce a final report with findings and recommendations to:
- Prevent the recurrence of unlawful or harmful conduct by federal agents.
- Document the harms and abuses experienced by Minnesota residents, businesses, schools, childcare providers, and local communities.
- Document how Minnesotans came together, supported one another, and persevered during Operation Metro Surge and Operation PARRIS.
The Council issued a preliminary report on October 31, 2026, and will issue a final report on December 1, 2026. Both reports will be delivered to the Governor, legislative leaders, and Minnesota’s congressional delegation.
