Minnesota is still dealing with the fallout from a massive, months-long federal immigration crackdown.

Even though the number of agents in the state has dwindled, many immigrants remain fearful.

As special correspondent, Fred de Sam Lazaro, reports that includes those who entered the country legally.

The so-called Operation Metro Surge was billed as an effort to remove the, quote,

worst of the worst from Minnesota.

President Trump made a promise of mass deportation, and that's what this country's going to get.

But as the operation ramped up in January, the Trump administration announced it was taking

new steps to tighten even legal immigration.

It launched Operation Paris, a reexamination of some 5,600 refugees who arrived legally in Minnesota,

but hadn't yet received their permanent residency, also known as a green card.

Within days there were reports of refugees being arrested

by agents at their homes, or when they arrived at a local ICE office after receiving notices

to appear. Refugees and advocates sued to block the enforcement. Refugees are among the most

carefully screen groups entering this country.

We are simply asking for promises to be kept.

In late January, a federal judge temporarily stopped agents

from arresting and detaining refugees in Minnesota.

I didn't think I would be targeted because I came to the U.S. lawfully.

Jay was admitted to the United States as a refugee late in 2024.

We changed his name and aren't showing his face because he fears for his safety.

Before the judge's ruling in January, Jay received a letter asking him to appear for an interview about his status.

So he took time off from work and showed up at the Whipple Federal Building right behind me just outside of Minneapolis.

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