ICE IGNORES Sanctuary Laws

Sanctuary City sign with palm trees and sky.

Minnesota’s sanctuary policies finally backfire as ICE arrests an illegal immigrant with ties to Governor Tim Walz and Rep. Ilhan Omar who dodged a 2004 deportation order for over two decades.

Story Highlights

Abdul Dahir Ibrahim arrested by ICE despite 21-year deportation order ignored by sanctuary policies
Over 400 arrests made in massive “Operation Metro Surge” targeting fraud networks
DHS deploys 2,400+ agents in largest immigration operation ever conducted
Federal funding threats loom as fraud investigations expose systematic abuse

Decades-Long Deportation Order Finally Enforced

Abdul Dahir Ibrahim’s arrest represents a stunning failure of Minnesota’s sanctuary policies that protected criminal illegal immigrants for decades. Ibrahim entered the United States in 1995 after Canada deported him for welfare and asylum fraud. Despite a federal immigration judge ordering his removal in 2004 following fraud convictions, Ibrahim remained in Minneapolis for over twenty years. His connections to Democratic politicians, including photographed appearances with Governor Walz and Representative Omar, highlight how sanctuary policies enabled criminals to evade federal law with impunity.

Operation Metro Surge Delivers Results

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s deployment of over 2,400 ICE agents to the Twin Cities has yielded unprecedented results in combating fraud networks. The operation has resulted in more than 400 arrests since launching after Thanksgiving 2025, targeting individuals connected to massive fraud schemes including the notorious Feeding Our Future scandal. This represents the largest immigration enforcement operation ever conducted, demonstrating the Trump administration’s commitment to dismantling criminal networks that have exploited government programs for years while state officials looked the other way.

Fraud Networks Face Federal Crackdown

The scope of fraud in Minnesota’s Somali community extends far beyond Ibrahim’s case, encompassing systematic abuse of federal child nutrition programs and daycare scams. YouTuber Nick Shirley’s investigations exposed vacant daycares claiming federal funds, leading to increased scrutiny of the $250 million Feeding Our Future scandal. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services threatened to cut Minnesota’s funding entirely, demanding comprehensive records by December 17, 2025. These developments reveal how Minnesota Democrats’ policies created an environment where fraud flourished unchecked.

Democratic Politicians Face Accountability

Governor Walz and Representative Omar’s photographed connections to Ibrahim underscore their role in enabling criminal activity through sanctuary policies. Omar’s public complaints about ICE operations, including unsubstantiated claims about agents targeting her son, demonstrate Democratic politicians’ continued prioritization of protecting illegal immigrants over law enforcement. President Trump’s criticism of Minnesota’s Somali community preceded the ICE surge, showing federal leadership’s determination to address problems state Democrats refused to confront. The operation continues despite Democratic protests, with Noem vowing unabated enforcement against criminal networks.