- Nasra Ahmed
By our Foreign Affairs Correspondent
MINNESOTA – A SOMALI woman has launched a blistering attack on US immigration cops, claiming they branded her the “N-word” before hauling her away in chains.
Nasra Ahmed claims she was subjected to a humiliating racist tirade during a dramatic arrest in Minnesota.
The traumatised victim alleges that an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer didn’t mince words before slapping on the cuffs.
”He called me the N-word,” a shaken Nasra revealed. “Then he arrested—they arrested me.”
The distraught woman claims the abuse didn’t stop at words, alleging she was “shackled” like a common criminal during the ordeal.
The accusations have sent shockwaves through the local community, with activists demanding an immediate probe into the conduct of the “ICE-cold” agents involved.
Minnesota has become a tinderbox of racial tension in recent years, and these fresh claims of federal “thuggery” are expected to fan the flames.
ICE has yet to comment on the specific allegations of racial slurs.
Minnesota (MN) is home to the largest Somali population in North America, centered largely in Minneapolis.
This demographic has frequently been at the center of political debates regarding immigration and integration.
ICE Tactics: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has long faced criticism from human rights groups over “heavy-handed” enforcement tactics, including the use of full-body restraints (shackles) during routine administrative arrests.
The Political Climate: Racial justice remains a high-voltage issue in Minnesota, particularly following the 2020 death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, which sparked global protests.
Allegations of law enforcement using racial slurs are treated with extreme sensitivity and often lead to federal investigations.
Legal Status: In stories like this, the “background” usually clarifies whether the individual was being detained for a visa violation, a prior deportation order, or a “collateral” arrest, though Nasra’s specific legal status was not provided in the initial material.
