A resolution condemning the violent and unlawful actions against Minnesotans by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Patrol during Operation Metro Surge and calling for accountability for those responsible.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Larry Kraft and 3 co-sponsors

The bill condemns ICE/CBP actions in Minnesota, urges accountability and a transparent investigation, and aims to inform federal officials and the public.

Author added Kraft

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Purpose

HF 3795 is a concurrent resolution that condemns violent and unlawful actions by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) during what it characterizes as an “Operation Metro Surge.” The bill calls for accountability for those responsible and urges a full, transparent investigation. It is primarily a symbolic measure, outlining concerns about federal enforcement actions in Minnesota and their alleged impacts on residents, institutions, and the state’s economy.

Key Provisions and Changes

Declarative Findings:

Highlights the deaths of two Minnesotans (Renee Good and Alex Pretti) in proximity to enforcement activities.
Describes alleged harms to Minnesotans, including violent actions, unlawful detentions, harassment, abductions, mass imprisonment, and inhumane conditions.
Claims violations of constitutional rights (First, Second, Fourth, Fifth, and Tenth Amendments) by federal agents and high-level federal officials.
Asserts profiling based on skin color and fear-based impacts on communities, schools, healthcare, agriculture, and businesses.
Documents reported conditions at federal facilities and related moral, ethical, and legal concerns, including multiple resignations within U.S. Attorney’s Office and Civil Rights Division in Minnesota.

Policy Action:

Condemns the actions of ICE/CBP and urges accountability for those responsible.
Calls for a full and transparent investigation into the alleged offenses.

Communications and Outreach:

Directs that copies of the resolution be transmitted to the President, the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, Minnesota’s congressional delegation, and other relevant federal and state officials.

Who/What Is Affected

No new regulatory requirements or funding provisions are specified in the text provided.

The bill primarily affects:

Minnesota’s state government and legislative record by formally characterizing federal enforcement actions and advocating for accountability.
Federal officials and agencies (ICE, CBP, and related leadership) through a formal condemnation and call for investigation and oversight.
Minnesota residents and institutions (schools, healthcare providers, agriculture, and businesses) in terms of the narrative of impact and fear purportedly caused by federal enforcement activities.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Introduction and Status:

Introduced to the 94th Legislature (2025-2026) and posted 02/26/2026.
Referred to Public Safety Finance and Policy for consideration (as of the introduction).

Sponsors:

Primary author: Kraft (with several co-sponsors: Rehrauer, Sencer-Mura, María Isa Pérez-Vega, Kari Rehrauer).

Legislative Path:

As a concurrent resolution, its primary role is to express the Legislature’s position and does not create direct legal or fiscal mandates on agencies. It may shape public narrative and influence policy discussions or inform future oversight or inquiry efforts.

Notes and Context

The bill is largely rhetorical and symbolic, focusing on condemnation, accountability, and investigation rather than imposing new statutory authorities or budgetary changes.

It frames allegations of constitutional rights violations and public safety impacts but does not provide specific investigative mechanisms or remedies beyond urging transparency and accountability.

If you’d like, I can extract direct quotes from the bill text or compare HF 3795 to related resolutions or past actions by the Minnesota Legislature for broader context.

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