US EditionPresident Trump’s Contempt Shocks the Country’s Largest Somali Community
President Trump escalated actions against Minnesota’s Somali community with additional immigration enforcement and rhetoric, despite most being U.S. citizens, numbering nearly 80,000 in the state.
- On Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Somali Americans in Minnesota, saying `I don't want them in our country` and reports indicate additional Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were deployed.
- Last week, the slaying and wounding of two National Guard members by an Afghan immigrant prompted officials and U.S. President Donald Trump to link actions and halt asylum decisions.
- The administration paused immigration processing for 19 countries including Somalia, while reports indicate targeted ICE operations focus on Somali immigrants unlawfully in Minnesota.
- City officials and Somali Minnesotans say they face fear and economic harm, with Waris Mohamud stating, `We had a hard time for our business, even as you see, no one is entering the mall.` Mayor Jacob Frey added, `Minneapolis is proud to be home to the largest Somali community in the country.`
- Last month, moves to end Temporary Protected Status for Somali migrants in Minnesota drew pushback from Minnesota state leaders and immigration experts, as only 705 Somalis nationwide have TPS.
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Moorhead mayor, police chief issue 'message of support' for Somali community
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – City leaders in Moorhead came together on Thursday to “share a message of support of our neighbors of Somali descent.” The remarks were made during a news conference hosted by Mayor Shelly Carlson, Police Chief Chris Helmick, Moorhead Human Rights Commission members and local Somali leaders. On Wednesday, President Trump called Somali immigrants “garbage” and said he doesn’t want them living in the country. Dozens of ICE…
RPS releases statement supporting Rochester's Somali community
Following President Trump's announcement that he will end TPS status for Somalis in Minnesota as well as ICE operations being conducted with a focus on the Somali community, Rochester Public Schools is continuing to support Somali Minnesotans.
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St. Cloud leaders gather in support of Somali community
ST. CLOUD — Community leaders from St. Cloud, Stearns County and others came together Wednesday, Dec. 3, for an event in solidarity with the local Somali community, which is on edge following ICE raids in the Twin Cities area and the specter of similar activity in Central Minnesota. The event at the Great River Regional Library, called UnitedAsOne, drew more than 125 attendees, including state Sen. Aric Putnam, Stearns County commissioner Bob Jo…
Anti-Trump Protesters Condemn Targeting of Somali Community
Protesters gathered outside the Signature Aviation base near the Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport on Wednesday to decry President Donald Trump’s targeting of Minnesota’s Somali community. Supported by the union groups Minnesota 50501, Service Employees International Union (SEIU), and UNITE HERE, protesters held signs that read “Stop deporting our neighbors” and “No ICE, No troops, No Kings.” Others directly called out the President, …
☕ Daily Brief: Trump Targets Somalis
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