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WED · 2026-01-28 · 02:12 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0128-11129
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US congresswoman Ilhan Omar sprayed with unknown substance at Minneapolis town hall

During a town hall event in Minneapolis on Tuesday, US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar was sprayed with an unknown substance by a man in the audience. The incident occurred amidst heightened tensions over federal immigration enforcement in the city.

Associated PressSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-01-28 · 02:12 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
US congresswoman Ilhan Omar sprayed with unknown substance at Minneapolis town hall
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During a town hall event in Minneapolis on Tuesday, US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar was sprayed with an unknown substance by a man in the audience. The incident occurred amidst heightened tensions over federal immigration enforcement in the city. The man was quickly subdued by attendees and removed from the room. Prior to the incident, Omar had called for the abolition of ICE and the resignation of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Omar continued with the town hall after the disruption. Minneapolis police have not yet released information regarding the incident or potential arrests.

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"ICE cannot be reformed," she said.

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Omar called for the abolition of ICE.

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The incident occurred in Minneapolis.

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A man sprayed an unknown substance on Ilhan Omar during a town hall.

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The audience cheered as the man was pinned down.

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A man sprayed an unknown substance on Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar before being tackled to the ground on Tuesday during a town hall she was hosting.The incident occurred in Minneapolis, where tensions over federal immigration enforcement have come to a head after agents fatally shot an intensive care nurse and a mother of three this month.The audience cheered as the man, who was wearing a black jacket, was pinned down and his arms were tied behind his back. In video of the incident, someone in the crowd can be heard saying, “Oh my god, he sprayed something on her”. Omar continued the town hall after the man was ushered out of the room.Just before that Omar called for the abolition of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to resign. “ICE cannot be reformed,” she said.The man being tackled to the ground. Photo: Star Tribune via APMinneapolis police did not immediately respond to a phone call and email message seeking information on the incident and whether anyone was arrested.
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