ICE Stops Rep. Ilhan omar’s Son, sparking Fears of Racial Profiling in Somali Community
Washington D.C. – december 14, 2025 – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents pulled over the son of Minnesota Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar this weekend, demanding proof of his citizenship. The incident, revealed by rep. Omar in an interview with CBS affiliate WCCO, has ignited concerns about racial profiling and escalating targeting of Somali communities in the Minneapolis area.
According to Rep. Omar, her 20-year-old son was stopped after a visit to Target and questioned by ICE agents. He was ultimately released after presenting his passport. The congresswoman, herself a refugee from Somalia, stated she has been increasingly worried about her son since ICE launched “Operation Metro Surge” earlier this month, specifically targeting Somali immigrants in Minnesota, home to the nation’s largest Somali population.
This operation has already led to the detention of several U.S. citizens,documented by local officials and circulating video evidence,according to reporting by Mother Jones. The climate of fear is palpable, with residents now routinely carrying identification and, in some cases, avoiding public spaces, as detailed in a recent New york Times report.
“Yesterday, after he made a stop at Target, he did get pulled over by ICE agents, and once he was able to produce his passport ID, they did let him go,” Omar told WCCO. Her son “always carries” his passport due to the heightened surroundings.
Rep. Omar is responding to the situation with formal inquiries. She announced two investigations into the Trump administration’s actions, alleging escalating attacks on Somali communities both in Minnesota and nationwide. In a letter sent December 12th to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and ICE acting director Todd Lyons, Omar accused ICE of “blatant racial profiling, an egregious level of unnecessary force, and activity that appears designed for social media rather than befitting a law enforcement agency.”
This incident underscores growing anxieties within the Somali-American community and raises serious questions about the scope and tactics employed by ICE under the current administration. The situation is rapidly developing, and Mother Jones will continue to provide updates as they become available.
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