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ICE Wrongfully Detains U.S. Citizen Mubashir in Minneapolis, Faces Scrutiny

Dec 10, 2025 · Minneapolis, MN

ICE Wrongfully Detains U.S. Citizen Mubashir in Minneapolis, Faces Scrutiny

ICE agents arrested Mubashir, a 20-year-old Somali American U.S. citizen, in Minneapolis's Cedar-Riverside neighborhood on his lunch break. Video footage documented agents slamming him against a door, placing him in a chokehold, and handcuffing him before detaining him for approximately two hours. Despite offering identification and having his citizenship verified, Mubashir alleged he was denied water and medical assistance during detention. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Police Chief Brian O'Hara stated the arrest was racially motivated, while Governor Tim Walz requested a DHS review of ICE arrests of U.S. citizens in the city.

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