{"id":3207,"date":"2026-02-12T20:00:15","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T01:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vr-news.net\/?p=3207"},"modified":"2026-02-12T20:00:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T01:00:15","slug":"cair-mn-welcomes-end-of-ice-siege-of-minneapolis-as-community-victory-warns-of-lasting-harm-and-ongoing-risks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vr-news.net\/?p=3207","title":{"rendered":"CAIR-MN Welcomes End of ICE Siege of Minneapolis as \u2018Community Victory,\u2019 Warns of Lasting Harm and Ongoing Risks"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN) today welcomed the announced end of the ICE siege of Minneapolis<\/a><\/u> as a \u201chard-fought community victory,\u201d while warning that the impacts of the operation will continue to be felt by families and communities across the state. <\/p>\n

MEDIA ADVISORY:<\/strong> CAIR-MN will hold a news conference today to respond to the announced withdrawal.
WHO:<\/strong> CAIR-MN, Community Activists, Faith Leaders, Elected Officials
WHEN:<\/strong> Today, Thursday, Feb. 12, 1:30 PM CT
WHERE:<\/strong> Minneapolis City Hall, Minneapolis, MN CONTACT: <\/strong>Jaylani Hussein, Executive Director, CAIR-MN, 612-406-0070, jhussein@cair.com<\/a>; Suleiman Adan, Deputy Executive Director, CAIR-MN, 612-408-7183, sadan@cair.com<\/a><\/u> <\/p>\n

Federal officials confirmed today that \u201cOperation Metro Surge,\u201d which brought thousands of immigration agents into Minnesota and resulted in thousands of arrests, is being wound down following months of public pressure, protests, and national scrutiny. The operation sparked widespread backlash after aggressive enforcement tactics and fatal shootings of U.S. citizens during raids, which intensified community fear and demands for accountability. <\/p>\n

\u201cToday\u2019s announcement reflects what happens when communities organize, speak out, and refuse to accept fear as public policy,\u201d said Jaylani Hussein, Executive Director of CAIR-MN<\/strong>. \u201cThis is a hard-fought community victory. But it comes after real trauma, real harm, and the loss of life. That cannot be ignored.\u201d <\/p>\n

\u201cThis moment belongs to the community,\u201d Hussein added<\/strong>. \u201cFaith leaders, organizers, tenants, youth, and everyday residents stood together and demanded dignity. That collective action forced change. And we will remain vigilant.\u201d CAIR-MN cautioned that the federal government has made clear enforcement will continue beyond Minnesota and that the policies behind the operation remain in place nationwide. <\/p>\n

\u201cThe withdrawal of agents does not undo the damage,\u201d said Suleiman Adan, Deputy Executive Director of CAIR-MN.<\/strong> \u201cFamilies remain separated. Communities remain traumatized. Trust in institutions has been shaken. And today\u2019s rhetoric from federal leadership signals that similar operations could continue elsewhere.\u201d <\/p>\n

CAIR-MN is calling for immediate next steps: <\/p>\n