Rep. Ilhan Omar Reports Son Stopped by ICE Amid Minnesota Enforcement Sweep. Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota said federal immigration agents stopped her son on Saturday, requesting proof of citizenship. Omar noted her son “always carries” his passport and was released after presenting it.
Omar also recalled a previous incident when ICE entered a local mosque during prayers but left without detaining anyone, CBS News reported. Speaking on WCCO Sunday Morning, she expressed concern over potential racial profiling, saying federal agents are “looking for young men who look Somali that they think are undocumented.”
The stop coincides with an intensified ICE presence in the Twin Cities under Operation Metro Surge, which has led to more than 400 arrests targeting individuals with criminal records, according to the Department of Homeland Security. DHS officials criticized Minnesota officials for opposing ICE enforcement, saying the operation removed “significant public safety risks” from communities. In response, Omar launched congressional inquiries into the operation, citing alleged racial profiling, detentions of U.S. citizens, and enforcement near schools, homes, and public spaces. The investigation also seeks clarity on the potential termination of Temporary Protected Status for Somali nationals.
