Minnesota’s Attorney General updates lawsuit with fresh Metro Surge economic data
Minnesota officials have revised their legal challenge against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), asserting that new data reveals severe economic harm inflicted upon businesses and employees during Operation Metro Surge.
This action by Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, alongside the cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, follows the publication of two surveys conducted by University of California, San Diego researchers.
The initial survey, carried out from February to March, involved nearly 1,400 residents and indicated wage losses exceeding $240 million for workers during the operation. A separate survey, encompassing approximately 900 businesses, reported over $600 million in lost revenue.
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The data revealed that Minneapolis residents experienced $189.2 million in wage losses, while those in St. Paul lost $54.6 million in wages.
Approximately 25% of individuals polled in St. Paul and Minneapolis reported encountering DHS agents during Metro Surge.
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Business data indicated a $444.8 million revenue reduction for Minneapolis and a $165.4 million loss for Saint Paul.
Moreover, the survey determined that roughly 60% of businesses in both cities stated that Operation Metro Surge had an adverse effect on their operations.
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