Most Minnesotans oppose Operation Metro Surge and say it has made the state less safe
Statewide, 54% oppose the buildup. Among Democrats, 90% oppose it, as do 64% of independents; 79% of Republicans support it.
Most also say the buildup has made Minnesota less safe, not more.
Support of federal agent surge
More federal agents are now in Minnesota communities to enforce immigration laws. Do you support or oppose this increase?
Statewide
Support of federal agent surge| Strongly support | 24% |
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| Not so strongly support | 7% |
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| Not so strongly oppose | 5% |
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| Strongly oppose | 49% |
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| Not sure | 15% |
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Party
Republicans| Strongly support | 67% |
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| Not so strongly support | 12% |
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| Not so strongly oppose | 7% |
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| Strongly oppose | 7% |
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| Not sure | 8% |
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Democrats| Strongly support | 2% |
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| Not so strongly support | 1% |
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| Not so strongly oppose | 4% |
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| Strongly oppose | 86% |
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| Not sure | 8% |
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Independents| Strongly support | 13% |
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| Not so strongly support | 8% |
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| Not so strongly oppose | 7% |
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| Strongly oppose | 57% |
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| Not sure | 16% |
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Refused responses not shown.
Immigration enforcement & community safety
Is the increase in federal agents enforcing immigration laws making Minnesota communities more or less safe?
Statewide
Immigration enforcement & community safety| More safe | 26% |
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| Less safe | 59% |
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| No difference | 5% |
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| Not sure | 9% |
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Party
Republicans| More safe | 67% |
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| Less safe | 16% |
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| No difference | 8% |
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| Not sure | 10% |
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Democrats| More safe | 2% |
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| Less safe | 91% |
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| No difference | 2% |
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| Not sure | 3% |
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Independents| More safe | 16% |
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| Less safe | 68% |
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| No difference | 6% |
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| Not sure | 8% |
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Refused responses not shown.
Source: Lumaris Research, Minnesota Community Survey of 1,072 adults, Jan. 22 to Feb. 12, 2026.
Margin of error is ±4.35 pp at 95% confidence level. Margins are wider for subgroups.