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Minneapolis residents asked by ICE to prove citizenship at gas station

Minneapolis residents, including a man pumping gas and another charging his vehicle, were stopped by ICE officers demanding proof of U.S. citizenship in encounters caught on video.

Jan 10, 2026Minneapolis, MN

Minneapolis residents asked by ICE to prove citizenship at gas station
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ICE officers in Minneapolis conducted multiple "show me your papers" encounters with residents in public spaces. In one incident last weekend, officers approached a man pumping gas and demanded to see documentation of U.S. citizenship. The man refused initially but eventually provided a driver's license; officers continued questioning whether he was naturalized and when. In another incident, officers questioned a man at a vehicle charging station about his citizenship. These encounters were recorded on video and shared on social media, prompting criticism from public figures. The Department of Homeland Security did not provide information on the citizenship status of the people approached or details about these specific incidents.

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