Republican Chris Madel exits Minnesota governor's race, calls federal "retribution" on state unconstitutional

"I cannot support the national Republicans stated retribution on the citizens of our state, nor can I count myself a member of a party that would do so," Madel said.
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Chris Madel withdraws from MN governor race, citing Operation Metro Surge and GOP 'retribution'

Republican Chris Madel is ending his campaign for Minnesota governor, citing in part ongoing issues with Operation Metro Surge and saying he could not support national Republicans’ "stated retribution on the citizens of our state.

Minnesota drags Trump's ICE to court in effort to pause immigration crackdown

At issue is Trump's deployment of some 3,000 ICE officials to Minnesota, as part of its sprawling 'Operation Metro Surge' campaign.