Minnesota AG Criticizes DHS Undercover Tactics in Minneapolis-St. Paul
In Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota's Attorney General has strongly condemned the Department of Homeland Security's use of undercover agents who infiltrated meetings of activist groups, labor unions, and churches as part of "Operation Metro Surge," labeling the surveillance tactics as "appalling…
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, August 14, 2026 —
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL – Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has issued a strong condemnation of the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) use of undercover agents to infiltrate meetings within the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. These tactics were reportedly employed as part of an initiative known as “Operation Metro Surge.”
Ellison described the surveillance activities as “appalling and alarming.” The operation involved undercover agents attending meetings of various organizations, including activist groups, labor unions, and churches. The specific details regarding the duration of the operation, the number of agents involved, or the precise nature of the information sought were not immediately provided.
The Attorney General’s office has not yet detailed what steps, if any, will be taken in response to these revelations, nor has the Department of Homeland Security released a statement addressing the specific criticisms leveled by the Minnesota Attorney General. The scope of the infiltration and its impact on the targeted groups remain under scrutiny.
No information was available regarding the legal basis for the surveillance or whether any warrants were obtained for such activities. The Attorney General’s office stated that further details would be released as they become available.
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