MINNESOTA February 9, 2026 — U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) has sparked intense online debate by accusing Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem of overseeing excessive force and inhumane practices by ICE agents.
In a post shared late on February 9, 2026, Rep. Omar stated: “Under @Sec_Noem, ICE agents murdered two Minnesotans in broad daylight. Her rogue agency is deporting children to detention centers with no due process. The cruelty under her watch is unconscionable. Kristi Noem must go.”
The post included a single photo (widely circulated in the thread but details of its content not specified in public descriptions), and quickly drew hundreds of interactions, including strong backlash from conservative users and supporters of the current administration.
The claims appear to reference a recent high-profile incident in Minnesota involving ICE enforcement operations, where two individuals—identified in replies as Alex Pretti and Renee Good—died during an encounter with law enforcement. Multiple responses described the deaths as “justified,” characterizing the individuals as having obstructed officers or engaged in dangerous behavior (e.g., one user stated “they FAFO” — “f***ed around and found out” — while others called them “domestic terrorists” or “paid protesters”).
Critics of Rep. Omar flooded the replies with counter-accusations, including long-standing allegations of fraud related to her personal finances, immigration history, and alleged misuse of public funds by certain communities in Minnesota. Several users demanded her own removal or deportation, with claims ranging from her net worth allegedly surging under previous administrations to broader criticisms of her political record.
The exchange highlights deepening divisions over immigration enforcement policies under the current Department of Homeland Security leadership. Secretary Noem, a former South Dakota governor, has been a prominent figure in implementing stricter border and interior enforcement measures since taking office.
No official statement from the Department of Homeland Security or ICE has been referenced in connection to Rep. Omar’s specific allegations as of this report. Details surrounding the Minnesota incident—including whether the individuals were U.S. citizens, the precise circumstances of the encounter, or any ongoing investigations—remain contested across partisan lines on social media.
Rep. Omar represents Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District, which includes Minneapolis and has a significant Somali-American population. The post has garnered over 200 likes, nearly 90 reposts, and more than 200 replies within hours, reflecting the polarized nature of immigration discourse in the United States.
Life News Agency will continue to monitor developments related to this story as more information becomes available from official sources.
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