Fifty five year old Anthony J. Kazmierczak was arrested after spraying U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar with an unknown liquid from a syringe at a Minneapolis town hall on January 27, 2026, Minneapolis police said. (apnews.com) Officers at the scene tackled him, booked him on suspicion of third degree assault and called in forensic teams; witnesses reported a strong vinegar like odor and photos showed a brownish liquid. (fox34.com) Omar was not injured, continued the event after medical screening, and said she would not be intimidated; the attack occurred moments after she criticized ICE and called for the resignation of Homeland Security leadership. (washingtonpost.com)