Study: Operation Metro Surge cost Minnesota an estimated 4,600 hospitality jobs in 3 months

A new study reveals that Operation Metro Surge led to a significant loss of 4,600 hospitality jobs and $71 million in wages in Minnesota over three months. This crackdown on immigration has had a notable economic impact, highlighting how aggressive deportation policies can disrupt labor markets and particularly affect immigrant workers. The findings add to mounting evidence that such enforcement measures can have severe repercussions on local economies, underscoring the need for balanced immigration strategies.