- Operation Twin Shield was initiated by USCIS, ICE, and the FBI in Minneapolis as a major immigration crackdown.
- The operation uncovered significant fraud, revealing 275 cases involving fake marriages, elder exploitation, and bogus death certificates.
- This initiative marked the first large-scale enforcement surge conducted by immigration agencies under the Trump administration.
- The crackdown aimed to address and mitigate fraudulent activities affecting immigration processes in Minnesota.
- The exposure of these fraudulent activities highlights the broader issues of abuse and exploitation within the immigration system.
- Authorities stressed the importance of maintaining integrity in the immigration system by targeting fraudulent schemes.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/sham-marriages-elder-exploitation-fake-death-certificates-uncovered-massive-minnesota-immigration-bust)