Augsburg says masked ICE agents targeted student
Augsburg University says masked ICE agents targeted a student on campus. DHS/ICE disputes that account, saying an Augsburg administrator and campus security tried to obstruct officers who identified themselves and had a warrant, that agents used "minimum" force to clear vehicles, and that the person arrested is unlawfully in the U.S., a registered sex offender with a prior DWI (not independently confirmed), Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said, also citing a reported 1,050% increase in assaults on officers during such arrests.
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In Minnesota, Black individuals constitute 21.5% of the 19,821 active registered predatory offenders, while making up approximately 7% of the state's population; White individuals constitute 66.8%, while making up about 78% of the population. ([Minnesota Department of Public Safety](https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/bca/bca-divisions/investigative-services/specialized-investigative-services/predatory-crimes/por/por-data)) ([Minnesota Department of Public Safety](https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/bca/bca-divisions/investigative-services/specialized-investigative-services/predatory-crimes/por/por-data)) ([Minnesota Department of Public Safety](https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/bca/bca-divisions/investigative-services/specialized-investigative-services/predatory-crimes/por/por-data)) ([Minnesota Department of Public Safety](https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/bca/bca-divisions/investigative-services/specialized-investigative-services/predatory-crimes/por/por-data)) ([Minnesota Department of Public Safety](https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/bca/bca-divisions/investigative-services/specialized-investigative-services/predatory-crimes/por/por-data)) ([Minnesota Department of Public Safety](https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/bca/bca-divisions/investigative-services/specialized-investigative-services/predatory-crimes/por/por-data)) ([Minnesota Department of Public Safety](https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/bca/bca-divisions/investigative-services/specialized-investigative-services/predatory-crimes/por/por-data)) ([Minnesota Department of Public Safety](https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/bca/bca-divisions/investigative-services/specialized-investigative-services/predatory-crimes/por/por-data)) ([Minnesota Department of Public Safety](https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/bca/bca-divisions/investigative-services/specialized-investigative-services/predatory-crimes/por/por-data)) ([Minnesota Department of Public Safety](https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/bca/bca-divisions/investigative-services/specialized-investigative-services/predatory-crimes/por/por-data))
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In 2024, Black individuals accounted for 27.5% of the 113,166 total arrests in Minnesota, while comprising about 7% of the population; White individuals accounted for 50.5%, while comprising about 78% of the population. ([Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension](https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2025/mandated/251667.pdf)) ([Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension](https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2025/mandated/251667.pdf)) ([Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension](https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2025/mandated/251667.pdf)) ([Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension](https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2025/mandated/251667.pdf)) ([Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension](https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2025/mandated/251667.pdf)) ([Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension](https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2025/mandated/251667.pdf)) ([Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension](https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2025/mandated/251667.pdf)) ([Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension](https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2025/mandated/251667.pdf)) ([Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension](https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2025/mandated/251667.pdf)) ([Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension](https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2025/mandated/251667.pdf))
2024 BCA Uniform Crime Report — Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
Violent crime in Minneapolis's Cedar Riverside neighborhood, which has a large Somali population, increased by 56% between 2010 and 2018. ([Fox News](https://www.foxnews.com/us/tim-walz-opened-minnesotas-door-somali-immigrants-gangs-became-more-prevalent)) ([Fox News](https://www.foxnews.com/us/tim-walz-opened-minnesotas-door-somali-immigrants-gangs-became-more-prevalent)) ([Fox News](https://www.foxnews.com/us/tim-walz-opened-minnesotas-door-somali-immigrants-gangs-became-more-prevalent)) ([Fox News](https://www.foxnews.com/us/tim-walz-opened-minnesotas-door-somali-immigrants-gangs-became-more-prevalent)) ([Fox News](https://www.foxnews.com/us/tim-walz-opened-minnesotas-door-somali-immigrants-gangs-became-more-prevalent)) ([Fox News](https://www.foxnews.com/us/tim-walz-opened-minnesotas-door-somali-immigrants-gangs-became-more-prevalent)) ([Fox News](https://www.foxnews.com/us/tim-walz-opened-minnesotas-door-somali-immigrants-gangs-became-more-prevalent)) ([Fox News](https://www.foxnews.com/us/tim-walz-opened-minnesotas-door-somali-immigrants-gangs-became-more-prevalent)) ([Fox News](https://www.foxnews.com/us/tim-walz-opened-minnesotas-door-somali-immigrants-gangs-became-more-prevalent)) ([Fox News](https://www.foxnews.com/us/tim-walz-opened-minnesotas-door-somali-immigrants-gangs-became-more-prevalent))
Tim Walz opened Minnesota's door to Somali immigrants as gangs became more prevalent — Fox News
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Tim Walz opened Minnesota's door to Somali immigrants as gangs became more prevalent — Fox News
📌 Key Facts
- DHS/ICE says an Augsburg University administrator and campus security attempted to obstruct ICE agents by blocking vehicles during an arrest (FOX 9, 2025-12-09).
- DHS says agents informed the administrator they had a warrant and warned that blocking the vehicle would constitute obstruction; agents then used what they described as "minimum" force to clear the area (FOX 9, 2025-12-09).
- DHS claims the person arrested is in the U.S. unlawfully and is a registered sex offender with a prior DWI arrest; FOX 9 notes it has not independently confirmed the DWI or sex‑offender status (FOX 9, 2025-12-09).
- Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin issued the DHS statement about the incident (FOX 9, 2025-12-09).
- McLaughlin's statement cited a reported 1,050% increase in assaults on officers during such arrests, a statistic DHS used in framing the agents' actions (FOX 9, 2025-12-09).
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- DHS/ICE provided its account alleging an Augsburg administrator and campus security attempted to obstruct agents by blocking vehicles during the arrest.
- DHS says agents informed the administrator they had a warrant and warned that blocking the vehicle would constitute obstruction; officers then used "minimum" force to clear the area.
- DHS claims the person arrested is in the U.S. unlawfully, is a registered sex offender, and has a prior DWI arrest; FOX 9 notes it has not independently confirmed the DWI or sex‑offender status.
- Named DHS official: Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin issued the statement and cited a reported 1050% increase in assaults on officers during such arrests.