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Ilhan Omar Calls for DHS Explanation on Illegal ICE Presence

8/10/2026

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Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) demanded DHS explain why an ICE HSI agent was stationed outside her Richfield town hall.
Richfield police found the agent’s Ford Explorer bore mismatched plates, violating Minnesota law that bars federal immigration agents from using such plates.
Omar mailed interim special agent Michael McCarthy requesting deployment details and a response by Aug. 14, saying the case heightens fears of ICE political surveillance.

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Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) demanded DHS explain why an ICE HSI agent was stationed outside her Richfield town hall.
Richfield police found the agent’s Ford Explorer bore mismatched plates, violating Minnesota law that bars federal immigration agents from using such plates.
Omar mailed interim special agent Michael McCarthy requesting deployment details and a response by Aug. 14, saying the case heightens fears of ICE political surveillance.