As many as 2,000 agents are headed to the Twin Cities for immigration enforcement and fraud investigations, multiple sources told ABC News.
One of the sources added that the number of agents could change, but they’ll be coming from other offices around the country.
The Department of Homeland Security would not say how many agents would be coming to Minnesota, citing officer safety.
The state has been targeted by the federal government for both immigration enforcement and fraud investigations in recent months.
ICE began “Operation Metro Surge” in December and largely focused on the state’s Somali population.
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Minnesota has also been facing nationwide criticism over widespread fraud in its social services programs.
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