USCIS ‘Twin Shield’ Blitz In Minneapolis Flags 275 Fraud Cases; 44 Referred To ICE

USCIS ran Operation Twin Shield across Minneapolis–St. Paul (Sept. 19–28), visiting 900+ sites and reviewing ~1,000 cases tied to marriage/asylum fraud. Officials flagged 275 cases for fraud, non-compliance, or public-safety/national-security concerns; 44 were referred to ICE or issued NTAs, and two individuals were detained on-site. USCIS cites a newly finalized rule and EO 14161 as authority, signaling an expanded law-enforcement posture that could be replicated in other regions.