St. Paul U.S. citizen detained by ICE for two days without charges
Jan 21, 2026 · St. Paul, MN
DetainmentU.S. CitizenUse of ForceOfficer MisconductDetention ConditionsInjury/IllnessPublic Space/StreetMinnesota

Nasra Ahmed, 23, a U.S. citizen born in Minnesota, was detained by ICE agents on January 15, 2026, after being caught in a parking lot during agents' pursuit of two other men. Ahmed sustained injuries including cuts, bruises, and a head injury during the arrest. While in custody at Sherburne County Jail, she experienced a seizure and was transported to a hospital in shackles for an MRI. She was released after two days without charges. Ahmed reported that ICE officers used forceful tactics and that an officer used a racial slur against her. Rep. Samakab Hussein held a press conference where Ahmed shared her account.
Timeline
Jan 21, 2026—Rep. Samakab Hussein held press conference where Ahmed shared account of detention and alleged use of force and racial slur by ICE officer
Jan 17, 2026—Ahmed was released without charges after two days in custody
Jan 15, 2026—ICE agents detained Nasra Ahmed in a St. Paul parking lot while pursuing two other men; Ahmed sustained injuries and was taken to Sherburne County Jail
Jan 15, 2026—Ahmed experienced a seizure while in detention and was transported to hospital in shackles for MRI
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