The impact of Operation Metro Surge, which was felt across the entire state of Minnesota, has been felt in conversations about immigration policy, law enforcement, and the role Minnesota plays in the national conversation surrounding these issues. Jackson Purfeerst argues that the situation has forced Minnesotans to confront deeper questions about immigration policies and law enforcement. He argues that while many in the Twin Cities see the ICE surge as a moment of pride in showing solidarity with undocumented immigrant neighbors, others believe more should have been done to uphold immigration laws and protect the integrity of the system. The differences between these two perspectives illustrate a divide in how Minnesotaans interpret immigration policy and its consequences. Despite these differences, there is an appreciation of legal immigration, a principle that unites Minnesoteans who believe in the principle that immigration occurs within a legal framework.