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ICE Detains Somali Elder at Minneapolis Hospital Without Warrant

Jan 19, 2026 · Minneapolis, MN, Somalia

ICE Detains Somali Elder at Minneapolis Hospital Without Warrant

A 62-year-old Somali elder was detained by ICE agents at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis on December 31 without a warrant. ICE officers remained at the patient's bedside for approximately 28 hours while she received medical care. During her detention, the patient was allegedly shackled to her hospital bed and denied family visits. She was subsequently transported to the ICU where she remains unresponsive.

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