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Operation Metro Surge Arrests

The number of arrests made during Operation Metro Surge and the tactics used by federal agents, including allegations of unlawful tactics and racial profiling.

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Jan 19, 2026
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What data has ICE released on arrests and convictions during Operation Metro Surge?

Ice and DHS have publicly released counts, named lists and individualized criminal-history summaries as the centerpiece of their communications about Operation Metro Surge — touting thousands of arres...

Jan 21, 2026

How many individuals named by DHS during Operation Metro Surge were transferred from state custody before the operation began?

materials and news reporting around reference large numbers of people in state custody whom DHS says had detainers but do not provide a clear count of how many individuals “named by DHS” were transfer...