A 23-year-old Somali-American woman who gained widespread attention for her now-viral remarks comparing her dual identity to “bananas and rice” has been arrested in connection with recent protests in Minneapolis.
Nasra Ahmed, 23, was among at least 16 individuals charged with assaulting, resisting, or impeding federal law enforcement officers during violent protests against U.S. immigration enforcement operations.
Ahmed’s arrest comes amid heightened tensions in the state, where federal authorities have been forced to intensify efforts to curb ongoing riots stemming from immigration-related clashes.
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the arrests on Wednesday, emphasizing the Department of Justice’s commitment to protecting federal agents.
