RAW CLIP — Minnesota AG — Metro Surge Cost $240M in Wages, $610M in Business Revenue — fetched 2026-06-07
Source URL: https://www.ag.state.mn.us/Office/Communications/2026/04/21_Metro-Surge.asp
Source: Office of Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison Published: April 21, 2026
Attorney General Keith Ellison, along with Minneapolis and Saint Paul officials, filed an amended federal lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security documenting severe economic harm from Operation Metro Surge.
Wage Losses
- Minneapolis residents: $189.2 million in lost wages
- Saint Paul residents: $54.6 million in lost wages
- Total: over $240 million in lost wages
Business Revenue Losses
- Minneapolis businesses: $444.8 million
- Saint Paul businesses: $165.4 million
- Total: approximately $610 million in lost revenue
Survey Methodology
The U.S. Immigration Policy Center (USIPC) at University of California San Diego conducted surveys between February 17 and March 6, 2026:
- Individual respondents: 1,390 total (728 Minneapolis; 662 Saint Paul)
- Business respondents: approximately 900 (489 Minneapolis; 405 Saint Paul)
- Approximately 25% of individual respondents reported DHS interactions
The filing describes the USIPC work as “the most comprehensive economic assessment of the operation’s impact to date.”
Key Quote
Ellison: “Operation Metro Surge caused severe harm to countless more residents of our state, to cities like Minneapolis and Saint Paul, and to the state of Minnesota itself.”
Additional Findings
- 60% of Minneapolis and 61% of Saint Paul businesses reported negative operational impact
- 62% of Minneapolis survey respondents with medical appointments who encountered DHS agents missed care
- 73.1% of Minneapolis respondents reported DHS agents did not show warrants
- Significant racial disparities documented in enforcement actions
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