Omar Jamal released after settlement following ICE arrest

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Omar Jamal, described as a Somali community leader, was arrested by ICE in Minneapolis on Aug. 29, 2025.
DHS said Jamal had a final order of removal issued in 2011 and publicly listed alleged prior offenses.
Jamal was released following a "mutually agreed-upon settlement" that resulted in a court order directing his release.
Jamal's attorney, Abdiqani Jabane, thanked the local U.S. Attorney’s Office and ICE personnel for their cooperation in a statement after the settlement.
Ramsey County confirmed Jamal has served as a civilian Community Service Officer with the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office since 2020 and acted as a liaison to the Somali community.
These developments were reported by FOX 9 Minneapolis–St. Paul on Oct. 1, 2025.

Many X users highlight Omar Jamal's alleged immigration fraud as the root cause of his ICE arrest, suggesting it stems from a 2005 conviction that complicated his legal status, a detail not deeply explored in mainstream reports.
Posts on X often connect Jamal's case to broader concerns about fraud within Minnesota's Somali community, referencing high-profile cases like the Feeding Our Future scandal involving misuse of federal funds.
Some X discussions emphasize Jamal's past role as a representative for Somali interests at the UN, portraying his arrest as a potential setback for community advocacy efforts in the U.S.
X users express sentiments supporting deportation, viewing the 2011 removal order as justification for stricter immigration enforcement against individuals with criminal histories.
Conversations on X raise fears within the Somali-American community about increased ICE scrutiny, potentially eroding trust in law enforcement and affecting community-police relations in Minnesota.

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FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul by Nick.Longworth@fox.com (Nick Longworth) October 01, 2025

New information:

Omar Jamal was released following a 'mutually agreed-upon settlement' that resulted in a court order directing his release.
Jamal was arrested by ICE in Minneapolis on Aug. 29 and DHS said he had a final order of removal issued in 2011.
DHS publicly listed alleged prior offenses; Jamal's attorney Abdiqani Jabane provided a statement thanking local U.S. Attorney’s Office and ICE personnel for cooperation.
Ramsey County confirmed Jamal has been a civilian Community Service Officer with the Sheriff’s Office since 2020 and has served as a liaison to the Somali community.

Twincities by Nick Ferraro September 24, 2025