Militant threat In February 2015, the al-Shabaab militant group also released a propaganda video calling for attacks on the Mall of America and other Western shopping centers. Although the group had never launched attacks in North America, security at the mall was tightened in response and the Department of Homeland Security issued a one-day alert to shoppers to remain vigilant.
militant threat in february 2015 the al-shabaab militant group also released a propaganda video calling for attacks on the mall of america and other western shopping centers although the group had never launched attacks in north america security at the mall was tightened in response and the department of homeland security issued a one-day alert to shoppers to remain vigilant