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Man arrested after spraying unknown substance on Rep. Ilhan Omar at Minneapolis town hall

Man arrested after spraying unknown substance on Rep. Ilhan Omar at Minneapolis town hall

Summary

A man sprayed an unknown substance on Rep. Ilhan Omar during a town hall in Minneapolis. The incident happened amid high tensions over federal immigration actions, including a recent fatal shooting by immigration agents.

Key Facts

  • A man sprayed Rep. Ilhan Omar with an unknown substance at a Minneapolis town hall.
  • The audience members subdued the man after the incident.
  • The event occurred during increased tension over immigration enforcement.
  • Federal agents recently shot and killed an ICU nurse and mother in Minneapolis.
  • Rep. Omar called for the abolition of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
  • Omar also urged for the resignation or impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
  • There are growing calls in Congress for Noem to resign after the recent shootings.
  • Few Republicans are supporting Secretary Noem in light of these events.

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