“What ICE Just Uncovered in Minneapolis — and How Minnesota Democrats Are Reacting”

A high-profile arrest late last year in Minneapolis has reignited a bitter national debate over immigration enforcement, sanctuary policies, and the balance between community trust and public safety.

Federal authorities arrested Mahad Abdulkadir Yusuf, a Somali national and convicted sex offender, during a targeted U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation on December 31, 2025.

According to ICE, Yusuf had been living openly in Minneapolis for years despite a serious criminal past — a circumstance that federal officials say highlights what they view as significant gaps in cooperation between federal immigration enforcement and local law enforcement in sanctuary jurisdictions. Continue reading…