This isn’t an anomaly; it’s the verified execution of “Operation Metro Surge.” under Tom Homan
Eyes on ICE | January 29, 2026
I have been tracking “Operation Metro Surge” in Minneapolis since DHS shifted their sights to the Twin Cities earlier this month. We knew the tactics were escalating. We knew the rhetoric was heating up. But the witness testimony that emerged yesterday represents the sum of all fears.
In a terrifying report from a local Korean bakery, the theoretical danger of unchecked federal power became a visceral reality.
The Incident: “I Thought I Was Going To Die”
According to new video testimony, a manager at a locally owned Korean bakery in Minneapolis was confronted last night by two completely masked ICE agents. They did not knock. They did not present paperwork. They approached the glass storefront and immediately pointed service weapons at him.
When the manager, visibly shaken, demanded to see a warrant—a fundamental right under the Fourth Amendment—the agents reportedly delivered a chilling response: They “didn’t need” and “didn’t care” about a warrant.
Fearing for the lives of his coworkers, and believing an execution was imminent, the manager made a desperate decision. He ushered his Korean immigrant colleagues into a walk-in freezer to hide them.
In his own words, the scene had “Anne Frank vibes.” He described the raid as “World War II style,” a harrowing comparison to the days of secret police hunting human beings in workplaces.
Crucially, the situation only ended when the manager called 911. When local Minneapolis Police arrived on the scene, the federal agents fled. They did not stay to coordinate; they did not stay to validate their authority. They ran.
Verified Policy, Not a “Rogue” Agent
It is tempting to dismiss this as the action of two rogue operators. That would be a mistake. The agents telling the manager they “don’t need a warrant” were, technically, following their new orders.
1. The “No Warrant” Memo is Real
On January 21, 2026, the Associated Press and PBS confirmed the existence of a leaked internal ICE memo. This document asserts that agents are now authorized to forcibly enter homes and businesses without a judicial warrant signed by a judge.
Instead, they are utilizing “administrative warrants” (Form I-205)—pieces of paper signed by other immigration officers, not the courts.
Read the confirmation: AP News: Immigration officers assert sweeping power to enter homes
Read the report: PBS: U.S. citizen says ICE forced open door... without a warrant
2. Lethal Aggression is Established
This bakery raid did not happen in a vacuum. It occurred in the same month that ICE agents shot and killed Renee Nicole Good (Jan 7) in Minneapolis. While initial reports claimed self-defense, bystander video contradicted the agency’s narrative, and autopsy results confirmed she was shot three times, including in the side of the head.
The Aftermath: Intimidation and “Brown Shirts”
Perhaps most disturbing is what happened after the manager saved his coworkers. Since recording his testimony, the witness reports a campaign of retaliation consistent with authoritarian intimidation tactics:
Stalking: An ICE SUV has been observed parked outside his private residence.
Doxing: His home address was leaked online shortly after the incident.
This matches the “brown shirt” tactics historically used to silence dissidents and witnesses. The message is clear: If you intervene, we will come for you next.
A Warning for Minneapolis
If you are in the Twin Cities, please understand that the rules of engagement have changed.
Do not open your door. The “No Warrant” memo relies on forced entry or coercion.
Record everything. The only reason we know about the bakery incident is because the witness spoke out.
Call 911. As this incident proved, local police presence can sometimes force federal agents to de-escalate or flee, as they often wish to avoid jurisdictional friction.
Stay safe, stay strong, and stay smart.
