ICE denies Omar's claims of pulling over sonhttps://justthenews.com/politics-policy/ice-denies-omars-claims-pulling-over-sonThe Department of Homeland Security on Tuesday denied claims from Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials had pulled over her son and demanded proof of his citizenship.
"ICE has absolutely ZERO record of its officers or agents pulling over Congresswoman Omar’s son," the Department of Homeland Security posted on X.
"With no evidence, it is shameful that Congresswoman Omar would level accusations to demonize ICE as part of a PR stunt."
"Allegations that ICE engages in ‘racial profiling’ are disgusting, reckless and categorically FALSE," the account added. "What makes someone a target for immigration enforcement is if they are illegally in the U.S.—NOT their skin color, race, or ethnicity. Under the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, DHS law enforcement uses “reasonable suspicion” to make arrests."
Ilhan Omar lied and slandered ICE? I'm shocked! Shocked! BTW, another news article I found later has a statement from Omar that her son had been pulled over for speeding, i.e. not for his skin color. Since there are few circumstances where ICE would pull over a speeder, I think the stop was done by local police or sheriff.
