When ICE Sweeps a Community, Public Health Pays a Price – And Recovery Will Likely Take Years

Feb. 18, 2026
Watch time: 5-15 mins
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The Trump administration announced it is ending Operation Metro Surge in the Minneapolis–St. Paul area, though officials say similar immigration enforcement efforts are planned for other cities. Researchers who study immigration policy and health say large-scale enforcement actions can influence access to health care, economic stability, and community well-being. In Minneapolis, local organizations have mobilized to respond, but some effects could continue after the operation concludes.

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