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ICE agents detain naturalized U.S. citizen in Minneapolis based on appearance

Dec 10, 2025 · Minneapolis, MN

A 20-year-old naturalized U.S. citizen named Mubashir was detained by ICE agents in Minneapolis while on his lunch break. Agents forcibly removed him from a restaurant, handcuffed him, and initially refused to accept his U.S. passport and identification documents despite his attempts to present them. He was held for approximately two hours at a federal building before being released after presenting identification. Minneapolis city leaders, including Mayor Jacob Frey and Police Chief Brian O'Hara, characterized the detention as wrongful and unconstitutional racial profiling, while ICE stated their actions were based on reasonable suspicion.

Timeline

Jan 1, 2017ICE agents forcibly detained 20-year-old naturalized U.S. citizen Mubashir during lunch break at a restaurant in Minneapolis
Jan 1, 2017Mubashir offered to show his U.S. passport and identification; agents initially refused to accept documents
Jan 1, 2017Mubashir was held at a federal building for approximately two hours before being released after presenting identification
Jan 1, 2017Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Police Chief Brian O'Hara publicly condemned the detention as wrongful and unconstitutional racial profiling

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