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- ICE agents were deployed to Minneapolis in December 2023, with a reported focus on the city's large Somali immigrant community.
In December 2023, reports surfaced regarding a deployment of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to Minneapolis, Minnesota, focusing on the city’s Somali immigrant population. This action followed statements made by former President Donald Trump, and sparked concerns about targeted enforcement and potential political motivations. This report details the events, context, and available data as of January 9, 2026.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Deployment to Minneapolis
ICE agents were deployed to Minneapolis in December 2023, with a reported focus on the city’s large Somali immigrant community. The stated purpose of the deployment was to apprehend individuals with outstanding deportation orders, but the timing and rhetoric surrounding the action raised questions about its intent.
According to reporting by the Associated Press,the deployment occurred after former President Trump publicly criticized Minnesota Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar,who is of Somali descent,and made disparaging remarks about the Somali community. More on this