Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted a controversial "Operation Metro Surge" in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul area, leading to over 400 arrests and facing strong community backlash, including protests met with pepper spray.Donald Trump reportedly ordered the operation and criticized Minnesota's leaders, including Tim Walz and Jacob Frey, for their stance on immigration, while local officials condemned ICE's tactics and the detention of a U.S. citizen.Despite ICE and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) defending their actions as not racially motivated and based on legal status, the enforcement efforts encountered significant disruption from protesters and logistical challenges, as observed by NBC News.