Minneapolis diners unleashed a profanity-laced tirade against ICE agents trying to eat at a restaurant, revealing the shocking hostility toward federal law enforcement officers simply doing their jobs to protect America.

Hostile Confrontation Targets Federal Officers

Video footage captured Minneapolis restaurant patrons verbally assaulting ICE agents during their meal break on January 13, 2026. The confrontation involved screaming profanities and calling federal law enforcement officers “un-American” for enforcing immigration laws. This brazen disrespect occurred while agents conducted routine operations under “Operation Metro Surge,” demonstrating the toxic anti-law enforcement climate fostered in sanctuary cities.

The harassment represents a dangerous escalation in anti-ICE sentiment, putting dedicated federal officers at risk while they protect American communities. Such behavior undermines the rule of law and emboldens those who prioritize illegal immigration over citizen safety.

Trump Administration Launches Comprehensive Enforcement Operation

Operation Metro Surge deployed over 2,000 DHS agents to the Twin Cities starting in late 2025, targeting immigration fraud and illegal presence. The operation represents the largest immigration enforcement action ever conducted, fulfilling President Trump’s campaign promises to secure America’s borders and remove criminal aliens who threaten public safety.

Federal officials describe the mission as comprehensive fraud eradication through door-to-door investigations and workplace enforcement. DHS leadership emphasized their commitment with the statement “We’re not leaving until the problem is solved,” reflecting the administration’s determination to restore immigration law enforcement after years of Biden-era neglect.

Local Officials Obstruct Constitutional Law Enforcement

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Minnesota’s Attorney General filed a federal lawsuit on January 12, 2026, attempting to halt legitimate immigration operations. The lawsuit claims constitutional violations, yet ignores the federal government’s clear authority to enforce immigration laws regardless of local sanctuary policies that shield illegal aliens from deportation.

Twin Cities restaurants along Central Avenue closed their doors, citing employee protection from ICE operations. This coordinated business response reveals how sanctuary city policies create environments where illegal employment flourishes, undermining American workers and rewarding law-breaking employers who exploit cheap illegal labor.