January 22, 2026
Ilhan Omar and Liberal Media Spread Viral Hoax Claiming ICE ‘Detained’ 5-Year-Old Boy in Minnesota, DHS Explains the Boy Was Actually Abandoned by His Illegal Alien Father
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TL;DR
- A story alleging ICE detained a 5-year-old child during an arrest operation in Minnesota was spread by Rep. Ilhan Omar, liberal activists, and media outlets.
- The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) clarified that the child was abandoned by his illegal immigrant father who fled arrest.
- ICE officers remained with the child for his safety while apprehending the father.
- School officials and media outlets amplified the story with accusations, including that ICE used the child as 'bait'.
- DHS stated the child was safeguarded in accordance with standard procedures and not detained as a suspect.
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