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Minneapolis woman claims ‘inhumane and discriminatory treatment’ by ICE; DHS alleges ‘smear’
By Josh Skluzacek at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· June 23, 2026
· 3 min read
A Minneapolis woman is accusing federal immigration officers of “inhumane and discriminatory treatment” during Operation Metro Surge, an allegation Homeland Security is pushing back against.
It’s the latest filing alleging improper actions by federal law enforcement during the sweeping immigra...
Key takeaway 13 when she encountered several Department of Homeland Security or ICE officers.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The allegations of inhumane and discriminatory treatment by federal immigration officers against Minneapolis resident Aliya Rahman raise concerns about the impact of Operation Metro Surge on local communities. Rahman's experience, which includes claims of being denied medical care while detained at the Whipple Federal Building, echoes similar complaints from other ICE detainees in the area. The fact that Rahman, a U.S. citizen with multiple disabilities, was never cited or charged after her detention, yet faced online attacks from ICE and DHS, suggests a need for greater oversight and accountability from federal law enforcement agencies operating in the Twin Cities. As this complaint and others like it move forward, Minneapolis residents will be watching to see how local and federal authorities respond to allegations of misconduct and ensure that the rights of all community members, regardless of their background or abilities, are protected.
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Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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It’s the latest filing alleging improper actions by federal law enforcement during the sweeping immigra...
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