BORTAC Officer on Lake Street, Minneapolis

A Border Patrol Tactical Unit (BORTAC) officer stands near vehicles on Lake Street in Minneapolis. The presence of federal agents, including those from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and BORTAC, in a local restaurant led to a public response. This incident occurred during a period of heightened federal law enforcement activity in urban areas, sometimes referred to as Operation Metro Surge, which aimed to address crime but also drew criticism for its tactics and impact on local communities.