Minneapolis Police Chief Criticizes ICE Tactics After Woman's Arrest Caught on Video
A disturbing incident in Minneapolis has reignited tensions between local law enforcement and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), with the police chief expressing outrage over an ICE officer's actions.
According to a video obtained by authorities, ICE agents approached Aliya Rahman's car, pulling her out at gunpoint despite her stating she was disabled and on her way to a medical appointment. Police Chief Brian O'Hara was visibly shaken by the footage, describing it as "pissing me off" to see men in uniform treating a woman with such disrespect.
O'Hara criticized the ICE tactics, stating that if he were in charge of his own officers, they would have a problem right now. He also expressed concern over the escalating tensions between local officials and federal authorities, particularly with regards to President Trump's immigration crackdown.
ICE officials, however, defended their actions, claiming Rahman was given repeated warnings before being taken into custody. The agency maintains that its officers are following lawful instructions to enforce immigration laws.
The situation has sparked widespread outrage in Minneapolis, with residents describing encounters with ICE agents as harassing and intimidating. Police Chief O'Hara fears that the situation could boil over at any moment, putting both citizens and law enforcement officers at risk.
As tensions continue to escalate, many are calling on President Trump to intervene and address the concerns of local authorities. O'Hara has urged the president to take action, saying that "we're still going to go after the worst of the worst, but we're not going to be treating American citizens in ways that risk destroying a beautiful American city."
A disturbing incident in Minneapolis has reignited tensions between local law enforcement and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), with the police chief expressing outrage over an ICE officer's actions.
According to a video obtained by authorities, ICE agents approached Aliya Rahman's car, pulling her out at gunpoint despite her stating she was disabled and on her way to a medical appointment. Police Chief Brian O'Hara was visibly shaken by the footage, describing it as "pissing me off" to see men in uniform treating a woman with such disrespect.
O'Hara criticized the ICE tactics, stating that if he were in charge of his own officers, they would have a problem right now. He also expressed concern over the escalating tensions between local officials and federal authorities, particularly with regards to President Trump's immigration crackdown.
ICE officials, however, defended their actions, claiming Rahman was given repeated warnings before being taken into custody. The agency maintains that its officers are following lawful instructions to enforce immigration laws.
The situation has sparked widespread outrage in Minneapolis, with residents describing encounters with ICE agents as harassing and intimidating. Police Chief O'Hara fears that the situation could boil over at any moment, putting both citizens and law enforcement officers at risk.
As tensions continue to escalate, many are calling on President Trump to intervene and address the concerns of local authorities. O'Hara has urged the president to take action, saying that "we're still going to go after the worst of the worst, but we're not going to be treating American citizens in ways that risk destroying a beautiful American city."
. I mean, come on, ICE agents, do you really think your 'lawful instructions' are going to cut it when people see your officers pulling people out at gunpoint? 
It's just common sense that if someone says they're disabled and need to go to a medical appointment, you don't shoot them. Like, what's next, stopping people for wearing the wrong socks? 
Anyway, I'm not surprised that the police chief is calling for some action – it's about time someone stood up for basic human decency in this city 
I'm so fed up with this kind of thing. I mean, can you believe ICE agents actually pulling people out of their cars at gunpoint? 
That's not law enforcement, that's intimidation. And what really gets my goat is the whole 'following lawful instructions' excuse. Newsflash: if it's against the law to treat human beings with dignity and respect, then those laws need to change.
It's not right, and someone needs to do something about it.
I mean, what's wrong with these ICE agents? Pulling someone out of their car at gunpoint? That's just crazy talk! 
And the fact that they're defending it by saying she was given warnings before being taken in... please. Who does that? 
But seriously, can't we just have a peaceful conversation about immigration reform without having to resort to intimidation and harassment? 
I'm so over this whole thing...
. ICE is being way too aggressive and it's unacceptable that Aliya Rahman was treated like that. I mean, who wants to be pulled out of their car at gunpoint? It's just common sense that you gotta respect people's rights, especially when they're disabled. The fact that ICE is making excuses for this kind of behavior just doesn't add up 
. Can't we all just get along? I'm not saying President Trump shouldn't be involved, but maybe he should listen to both sides before jumping into action 
. Just gotta think about the bigger picture here 
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. President Trump needs to step in here and put some pressure on ICE to change their ways 
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That's like, a whole lotta folks, right?
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. i cant even imagine how scared she must have been, and for what?! because of her disability?! no one deserves to be treated like that by people who are supposed to protect and serve us 
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it looks like they just pulled her out of the car and started yelling at her, like she was some kinda thug or something 
. i mean what kind of training do these agents need?! treating people with disrespect in public is not law enforcement, its just plain harassment 
. i swear if i was the mayor of minneapolis ill make sure these agents are fired and replaced with people who actually care about helping ppl, not just following orders 
. We need to stand up for what's right and make our voices heard 
I'm literally shaking thinking about Aliya Rahman's experience. Police Chief O'Hara is totally right to speak out against those tactics - it's disgusting! 
. The fact that Aliya Rahman was disabled and on her way to a medical appointment makes it even more horrific 
... I feel so bad for her. And yeah, Police Chief Brian O'Hara is right to be outraged - if his officers were treating people with this kind of disrespect, he'd have a huge problem on his hands 