"In Los Angeles, where the financial situation is already dire, LAPD overtime spending climbed to $41 million in June 2025, when immigration raids sparked weeks of protests, well above the department's typical monthly range of $18 to $30 million."
"In Minneapolis, the police department reported more than $6 million in overtime and standby pay in less than a month, from Jan. 7 to Feb. 8, according to the city's police chief."
ICE deployments under Operation Metro Surge have significantly impacted local police departments, leading to increased overtime costs and strained resources. Cities like Los Angeles and Minneapolis faced ballooning police budgets due to the need for extra patrols and security during immigration raids. Local businesses experienced revenue losses and unrest, while police overtime surged to unprecedented levels. In Los Angeles, overtime spending reached $41 million in June 2025, and Minneapolis reported over $6 million in overtime in just a month, far exceeding their annual budget.
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