Minneapolis Updates Cost Estimate of ICE Operation Metro Surge to $700 Million
Minneapolis officials released an updated estimate showing Operation Metro Surge, a federal immigration enforcement operation, cost the city nearly $700 million in economic damages from December 2025 through April 2026. The figure represents a significant increase from the initial $203 million estimate released in February, with the operation ending in mid-February after federal authorities withdrew from the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. The city has allocated hundreds of millions in assistance to affected workers, businesses, and residents, though officials suggest the true cost may exceed $1 billion.
Minneapolis released an updated cost estimate Wednesday showing that Operation Metro Surge, a federal immigration enforcement operation conducted by ICE, resulted in approximately $700 million in economic damages to the city. The revised figure, up from an initial $203 million estimate, covers the period from December 2025 through April 2026 and includes documented losses across multiple sectors: workers and businesses lost an estimated $607 million, restaurants lost nearly $83 million in revenue, retail stores lost over $63 million, and grocery stores lost $28 million. Mayor Jacob Frey and other city officials announced the findings, noting that the operation created widespread hardship including lost income, food insecurity, and increased mental health needs. The city has responded with approximately $63 million in rent assistance, $9 million for food security, $7 million for mental health support, and other relief measures. Minneapolis Emergency Management Director Rachel Sayre characterized the $700 million figure as an underestimate, suggesting total costs are closer to $1 billion.
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The article does not provide details on the specific enforcement activities conducted during Operation Metro Surge, the number of individuals affected by the operation, or comparative data on similar ICE enforcement operations in other cities.
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Minneapolis updates estimate for cost of Operation Metro Surge to $700 million
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