(FOX 9) - Following his arrest by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials in Minneapolis last month, Omar Jamal’s legal representation says he has reached a settlement that allowed for his release.

Omar Jamal released

What we know:

A statement provided by Jamal’s attorney, Abdiqani Jabane, says that Jamal’s case has been resolved "through a mutually agreed-upon settlement, resulting in a court order directing his release."

On Aug. 29, a spokesperson with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed that Jamal had been arrested in Minneapolis, saying in a statement that, "Under President Trump and Secretary Noem, criminal illegal aliens are not welcome in the United States."

According to the DHS officials, Jamal’s criminal history includes "assault, a court-orde

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