Operation Metro Surge

Type: Concept

Operation Metro Surge

As of November 2026, Operation Metro Surge has been mentioned in 12 episodes across 3 podcasts, first heard Jan 2026 on MeidasTouch. A controversial immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota that has expanded beyond its original scope, leading to political fallout.

Operation Metro Surge is an ongoing operation by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) with the stated purpose of apprehending undocumented immigrants and deporting them. Beginning in December 2025, it initially targeted the Twin Cities, and later expanded to all of Minnesota. The Department of Homeland Security called it: "the largest immigration enforcement operation ever carried out". The surge has been characterized by an esca

Operation Metro Surge at a glance
Mentioned in12 episodes on 3 podcasts (as of November 2026)
First heardJan 2026 on MeidasTouch
FieldGovernment

What do podcasts say about Operation Metro Surge?

4 quotes, recorded on MeidasTouch and NPR.

  • I support the originally stated goals of Immigrations and Customs Enforcements Operation Metro Surge...
    MeidasTouch · · Hear it
  • What is the status of Operation Metro Surge in your state right now?
    NPR · · Hear it
  • Before Alex Py's killing going all the way back to the beginning of Operation Metro Surge...
    MeidasTouch · · Hear it
  • The purpose of Operation Metro Surge is to enforce federal law.
    MeidasTouch · · Hear it

How do different shows talk about Operation Metro Surge?

3 shows discussed Operation Metro Surge in these episodes; MeidasTouch leans critical.

Who talks about Operation Metro Surge on podcasts?

Operation Metro Surge came up; the most recent mention was Feb 2026 on Heavyweight.

Which podcasts mention Operation Metro Surge most?

MeidasTouch (10 episodes), NPR (1 episode) and Heavyweight (1 episode) mention Operation Metro Surge most.

  1. MeidasTouch — 10 episodes · More topics from MeidasTouch
  2. NPR — 1 episode · More topics from NPR
  3. Heavyweight — 1 episode · More topics from Heavyweight

More podcast appearances

What is Operation Metro Surge mentioned alongside?

Operation Metro Surge is most often mentioned alongside JT Saskcowski, St. Paul and ICE.

Mentioned together: JT Saskcowski, St. Paul, ICE, Twin Cities, Canopy by Hilton, Dakota Makoce, JT, Kent Floren, Roosevelt High School, Status Coup