Federal immigration enforcement in Minneapolis and surrounding suburbs has reverberated through local schools: parents and staff say fear of ICE is reshaping daily routines, with some Native American and immigrant families obtaining tribal IDs or other documents to avoid detention. District leaders report heightened anxiety among teachers and students and are buying groceries and conducting extra outreach to families. Across the federal response, a judge declined to issue an injunction to halt the enforcement surge, allowing Operation Metro Surge to continue while litigation proceeds. Local officials and mayors argue the federal actions undermine community trust and public‑safety cooperation; the Justice Department and DHS counter that the operations aim to remove criminal noncitizens. Education leaders warn the enforcement activity is disrupting attendance and student well‑being and called for clear protocols to protect schools.