Said M.: U.S. citizen stopped by ICE, ordered to prove citizenship in Twin Cities
Said Mohamed, a U.S. citizen, was stopped by ICE agents who demanded he prove his citizenship during a traffic stop before letting him go. Agents separately confronted a woman at her home for ID.
Dec 24, 2025Minneapolis, MN

ICE agents stopped a U.S. citizen named Said Mohamed during a traffic stop and demanded he prove his citizenship. Mohamed repeatedly asked why he was being stopped. Agents cited the vehicle's possible connection to individuals without legal status. After showing his ID, Mohamed was allowed to leave. ICE agents confronted a woman outside her home and demanded she provide ID to prove U.S. citizenship. When questioned, agents claimed to have a warrant for an unspecified target at the address but refused to present it.
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