Recent operations by ICE in Minneapolis have sparked significant controversy and backlash, particularly after several incidents where U.S. citizens, including individuals of Somali descent, were detained. A citizen observer was arrested and held for hours after confronting ICE agents, raising alarms among community leaders and activists about the treatment of U.S. citizens during these immigration enforcement actions. Governor Tim Walz criticized the practices of ICE, asserting that unlawful detentions will not be tolerated in Minnesota. Protests have erupted in response to these actions, with demonstrators rallying against what they perceive as racially motivated arrests targeting the Somali community. Reports indicate that ICE has made hundreds of arrests in the Twin Cities recently, further intensifying fears and prompting citizens to carry proof of their legal status. The situation has ignited a dialogue about civil rights and the implications of federal immigration policies in local communities.