Purpose

This resolution condemns violent and unlawful actions by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) during Operation Metro Surge. It seeks accountability for those responsible and calls for a full, transparent investigation. It also emphasizes Minnesota’s welcoming stance on immigration and notes the negative impact federal actions have had on Minnesota communities, economy, and public life.

Main Provisions (What the resolution seeks to accomplish)

• Condemnation: The Minnesota Legislature condemns the violent and unlawful actions alleged to have occurred against Minnesotans by federal agents during Operation Metro Surge.
• Accountability and investigation: It calls for a full and transparent investigation and demands that those responsible be held accountable.
• Rights concerns: It references alleged violations of constitutional rights (First, Second, Fourth, Fifth, and Tenth Amendments) and claims that federal actions affected due process, equal protection, and freedom from unlawful searches and seizures.
• Broad impact description: The resolution describes a range of alleged harms, including fear, trauma, disruption to schools (e.g., attendance and shifts to virtual learning), avoidance of medical care, labor disruptions in agriculture, declines in business activity, and poor detention conditions at or related to federal facilities.
• State stance and economic note: It reiterates Minnesota’s welcoming stance on immigration and notes that the actions are said to have a chilling effect on migration and tourism, with negative economic consequences.
• Actions requested: Copies of the resolution are to be sent to the U.S. President, the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, Minnesota’s congressional delegation, and other appropriate officials.

Relationship to Existing Law (Significant changes to law)

• This is a formal resolution, not a statute. It does not change Minnesota law or create new regulatory requirements. Instead, it expresses the Legislature’s stance, calls for accountability, and requests investigation and reporting.

Context and Rationale (Key background points included in the bill)

• Specific incidents and individuals referenced: Mentions the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti as part of the narrative leading to the resolution.
• Rights framework cited: Frames federal actions as violating multiple constitutional rights and federal government norms (across several amendments) and associated due process and equal protection concerns.
• Public and economic effects described: Claims widespread fear and trauma among families, students, healthcare providers, and businesses; describes impacts on education, health, agriculture, and tourism.

Relevant Terms - Operation Metro Surge - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) - Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) - First Amendment - Second Amendment - Fourth Amendment - Fifth Amendment - Tenth Amendment - due process - equal protection - searches and seizures - unlawful detention - denial of medical care - fear and trauma - public health crisis - school attendance / virtual learning - agricultural labor shortages - economic impact - tourism - detention centers - accountability - full and transparent investigation - Minnesota Legislature - President of the United States - U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security - Minnesota congressional delegation