A Somali American woman, Nasra Ahmed, 23, who gained attention for describing her identity as “bananas and rice,” was among 16 people arrested in Minneapolis for allegedly participating in a riot during heightened tensions following recent protests against federal immigration enforcement. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the arrests, which come after a fatal shooting involving federal agents, escalating confrontations between demonstrators and law enforcement. The arrests are part of a broader effort to enforce laws against those impeding federal officers. Ahmed’s remarks about her cultural identity had previously gone viral on social media.
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