ICE agents pulled over Rep. Ilhan Omar’s U.S.-born son twice in Minnesota, sparking accusations of racial profiling as Trump’s immigration crackdown targets Somali communities amid allegations of welfare fraud and terrorism financing.
Story Highlights
- Omar’s son, a U.S. citizen, was stopped by ICE after leaving Target and questioned about citizenship
- The incident occurred during “Operation Metro Surge,” targeting Somali and Latino areas in Twin Cities
- Federal authorities allege welfare fraud and funds being routed to Somalia with terrorist ties
- Omar claims the crackdown directly responds to Trump’s derogatory comments about Somali immigrants
ICE Targets U.S. Citizen in Minnesota Stop
On December 13, 2025, ICE agents pulled over Adnan Hisri, Rep. Ilhan Omar’s U.S.-born son, after he left a Target store in Minnesota. Agents questioned his citizenship status and released him only after he produced his passport. This marked the second time ICE approached Omar’s son, with agents previously confronting him while praying at a mosque. The stops occurred during President Trump’s ordered “Operation Metro Surge,” specifically targeting Somali and Latino communities in the Twin Cities area.
ICE target son of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar—despite fact he is U.S. citizen.
Agents first came into mosque where he was praying to search—later detain his car & demand he prove citizenship.
Trump even claimed her kids were a result of incest—"She married her brother to get in.… pic.twitter.com/n7tr9uXKQt
— LongTime🤓FirstTime👨💻 (@LongTimeHistory) December 14, 2025
Operation Metro Surge Addresses Fraud Allegations
Federal authorities initiated the November 2025 crackdown following allegations of widespread welfare fraud, Medicaid theft, and suspicious financial transfers to Somalia with potential terrorist connections. The operation focuses on undocumented Somali immigrants suspected of defrauding taxpayer-funded programs. Minnesota hosts one of America’s largest Somali immigrant populations, many holding temporary protected status that Trump moved to terminate. ICE operations primarily target young men appearing Somali who agents suspect lack proper documentation.
Omar Claims Racial Profiling Campaign
Rep. Omar sent a letter to DHS officials Kristi Noem and Todd Lyons on December 12, accusing the agency of racial profiling in direct response to Trump’s public attacks. Omar stated the enforcement surge came after Trump mocked her as “garbage” from “the worst country in the world” and suggested deporting her. She described the operations as using “egregious force” against law-abiding citizens and permanent residents. Omar’s son now carries his passport constantly due to fears of additional stops.
Community Impact and Enforcement Response
The crackdown has generated widespread fear among Somali Americans, with U.S. citizens increasingly carrying passports to avoid detention during routine activities. Latino communities face similar targeting under the same operation. ICE and DHS have not responded to media inquiries about the profiling allegations or provided operational details. The enforcement actions represent Trump’s broader 2025 immigration push, potentially serving as a model for similar operations in other cities with large immigrant populations.
This enforcement approach reflects the administration’s commitment to combating fraud while ensuring proper immigration documentation, though critics argue it unfairly targets citizens based on appearance. The operation continues without reported modifications despite congressional complaints and media scrutiny surrounding potential civil rights violations.
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Minnesota Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar says her son was pulled over by ICE amid crackdown on Somali immigrants
Rep. Ilhan Omar says her son was pulled over by ICE agents
Ilhan Omar son ICE stop
