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Ilhan Omar Joins Protest at ICE Facility, Turned Away by Federal Agents in Minneapolis
Omar and two other Minnesota lawmakers were briefly allowed inside before being denied further access amid ongoing arrests of protesters at the ICE facility, officials said.
- Representative Ilhan Omar attempted to enter an ICE facility in Minneapolis on January 10, 2026, but was denied access by federal agents shortly after being let in by officials.
- Omar stated, "They are disappearing U.S. citizens," during a press conference after being turned away, emphasizing the need for public awareness about ICE's actions.
- Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin reminded Omar that representatives must follow the proper guidelines for oversight visits and notify ICE at least seven days in advance.
- Despite being denied entry, Omar joined protesters outside, claiming that members of Congress have the right to conduct oversight where people are being detained.
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AWKWARD: Ilhan Omar Looks Visibly Uncomfortable as Protestors Start Screeching About Tim Walz * 100PercentFedUp.com * by Kaley
This weekend, Democrat Somali Rep. Ilhan Omar joined thousands of leftists in Minnesota to protest ICE. But, she might be wishing she hadn’t, now… At one point during the protest, Rep. Omar stood right next to a woman who started screeching into a microphone about two of Omar’s buddies — Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. And, it’s obvious that it started to make Rep. Omar feel very uncomfortable. Watch this for yourself: JUST IN: …
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