The Brief
- ICE arrested 12 individuals in the Twin Cities for allegedly being in the U.S. illegally.
- Federal authorities say that some of the individuals had also been convicted of violent crimes.
- This comes after President Donald Trump made comments about not wanting Somalis in the U.S.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) says Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested several people in the Twin Cities for being in the country illegally.
ICE arrests in Twin Cities
What we know:
According to DHS, during what they called “Operation Metro Surge”, ICE agents arrested 12 individuals for allegedly being in the country illegally.
One of those arrested is reportedly a member of a gang in the Twin Cities. DHS says the others arrested have child sexual abuse, domestic abuse and assault convictions. Others were arrested for domestic violence or driving while under the influence. …