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Somalis fled civil war and built a community. Now they are a target

Federal agents have charged 85 Somalis in a fraud case involving millions stolen from state social services, sparking protests and claims of targeted enforcement.

Summary by Hawaii Tribune-Herald
MINNEAPOLIS — On an icy Friday morning, Mahad Omar watched armed federal agents run down the street and tackle one of his neighbors to the ground. They handcuffed the man and put him inside a black-tinted SUV.

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Somalis fled civil war and built a community. Now they are a target

MINNEAPOLIS — On an icy Friday morning, Mahad Omar watched armed federal agents run down the street and tackle one of his neighbors to the ground. They handcuffed the man and put him inside a black-tinted SUV.

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Somalis Fled Civil War and Built a Community. Now They Are a Target.

Cities around the country have taken their turn in the glare of President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement campaign, and now Minneapolis is the focus.

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The Seattle Times broke the news in Seattle, United States on Sunday, January 11, 2026.
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