US EditionICE Prepares Targeted Immigration Operation Against Undocumented Somalis in Minnesota
- On December 2, 2025, a person familiar with the planning confirmed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement was directed by the Trump administration to target undocumented Somali immigrants in Minneapolis–St. Paul with final deportation orders.
- The Trump administration has escalated policy actions and rhetoric toward Minnesota's Somali community, including last week announcing termination of Temporary Protected Status for Somalis.
- Deploying strike teams of roughly 100 federal officers, ICE plans directed sweeps across Minneapolis–St. Paul, including door-to-door checks and possible incidental arrests of non-targets.
- Local officials reported on-the-ground encounters, noting ICE questioned two men and made one arrest near Fort Snelling, while the Minneapolis Police Department says it is not aiding enforcement.
- Broadly, Minnesota's Somali community numbers roughly 80,000 and community leaders say around 95% are U.S. citizens, while Temporary Protected Status covers 705 nationwide and the White House accused Somalis of diverting more than $1 billion.
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Trump targets Somali immigrants amid reports of Minneapolis raids
US President Donald Trump, in a televised cabinet meeting, said “I don't want them in our country” about Somali immigrants, sparking outrage from politicians and migration experts. His remarks coincided with reports of planned federal raids targeting Minneapolis’ Somali community, though local officials warned that US-born citizens could be wrongly detained.
Homan RAGES At Minneapolis Officials Who Called ICE Agents “Kidnappers”
Border Czar Tom Homan is drawing a hard line against leftist obstruction in Minnesota, where massive Somali-linked fraud has drained billions from hardworking taxpayers—exposing the perils of unchecked mass immigration and lax oversight. In an appearance on Fox News’ Ingraham Angle, Homan blasted Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara for instructing residents to call 911 on ICE agents and report them for “kidnapping” during lawful operations. “W…
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