Minneapolis Pays a Heavy Price for Federal Immigration Operation

Minneapolis is counting the costs after a federal immigration crackdown. The city says it lost over $200 million in just one month. This is due to Operation Metro Surge, a Trump administration initiative. It brought hundreds of federal agents to the area. The operation caused big problems for local businesses and residents. The city's leaders say the operation hurt many people. They point to lost wages, empty restaurants, and struggling small businesses. There were also big needs for housing help and food support. The city had to spend extra money on police overtime. This made their budget problems even worse.The operation also caused fear and disruption. Many people stayed home from work. This led to big losses in wages and business revenue. The city says these numbers might not even show the full picture. They think the real impact could be much worse. Minneapolis is now asking for help. The city wants state and federal support to recover. They have also set up funds to help affected businesses and families. The operation is now ending, but the city says the damage will last for years.