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Rep. Omar: ICE Stops Son, Calls It Racial Profiling

12/16/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) says her U.S.-born son was stopped by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minnesota after visiting Target store, asked for citizenship, and released after showing his passport.
She calls the incident racial profiling and says it reflects a pattern targeting Somali Americans amid rising ICE enforcement.
She ties the actions to U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks about Somalis, calling them politically motivated.

History

Historical Context

The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on October 3, abolished national origin quotas that had favored Northern and Western Europeans since the 1920s. This landmark legislation significantly increased immigration from Asia and Africa, reshaping U.S. demographics. Recent events, such as Rep. Ilhan Omar's son's questioning by ICE, highlight ongoing issues of racial profiling within immigrant communities.

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Story summary

Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) says her U.S.-born son was stopped by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minnesota after visiting Target store, asked for citizenship, and released after showing his passport.
She calls the incident racial profiling and says it reflects a pattern targeting Somali Americans amid rising ICE enforcement.
She ties the actions to U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks about Somalis, calling them politically motivated.

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