The Trump administration has directed US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to target undocumented Somali immigrants in the Twin Cities, a region with one of the largest populations of Somali Americans in the country. According to a person familiar with the planning, hundreds of people are expected to be targeted in immigration enforcement operations.
President Trump has long been critical of Somalia and its diaspora community, calling them "a threat" to the US. In recent days, he has made statements that Somali refugees are "completely taking over" Minnesota, citing fake statistics and making unfounded claims about Somali gangs terrorizing the state. These comments have sparked widespread outrage among Somali Americans in Minnesota, who feel targeted and unfairly maligned by Trump's rhetoric.
The Minneapolis and St. Paul mayors, along with local law enforcement officials, have condemned the planned operations as a threat to public safety and due process. "We don't provide information to federal immigration authorities," said Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara. "We don't ask people about their immigration status. Our mission is clear: to protect life, to uphold the law and to maintain safety for all people in our communities."
The targeting of Somali Americans has been met with widespread condemnation from community leaders and advocates. "It's un-American," said St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter. "We welcome support in investigating and prosecuting crime, but indiscriminately targeting immigrants is not a real solution to a problem."
According to the Minnesota Department of Human Services, 13,582 Somali refugees have arrived in the state since 2005, with many settling in the Twin Cities area. Many Somali Americans in Minnesota say they've felt a growing sense of uneasiness after Trump's continued rhetoric against Somalis.
The Trump administration's decision to target undocumented Somali immigrants in the Twin Cities is seen as part of a broader pattern of targeting immigrant communities and enforcing strict immigration policies. The move has sparked fears of increased deportation activity and racial profiling, which could have serious consequences for the Somali American community.
As one Somali American resident put it, "I was only 3 years old when I came and this is my home. This has to stop."
President Trump has long been critical of Somalia and its diaspora community, calling them "a threat" to the US. In recent days, he has made statements that Somali refugees are "completely taking over" Minnesota, citing fake statistics and making unfounded claims about Somali gangs terrorizing the state. These comments have sparked widespread outrage among Somali Americans in Minnesota, who feel targeted and unfairly maligned by Trump's rhetoric.
The Minneapolis and St. Paul mayors, along with local law enforcement officials, have condemned the planned operations as a threat to public safety and due process. "We don't provide information to federal immigration authorities," said Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara. "We don't ask people about their immigration status. Our mission is clear: to protect life, to uphold the law and to maintain safety for all people in our communities."
The targeting of Somali Americans has been met with widespread condemnation from community leaders and advocates. "It's un-American," said St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter. "We welcome support in investigating and prosecuting crime, but indiscriminately targeting immigrants is not a real solution to a problem."
According to the Minnesota Department of Human Services, 13,582 Somali refugees have arrived in the state since 2005, with many settling in the Twin Cities area. Many Somali Americans in Minnesota say they've felt a growing sense of uneasiness after Trump's continued rhetoric against Somalis.
The Trump administration's decision to target undocumented Somali immigrants in the Twin Cities is seen as part of a broader pattern of targeting immigrant communities and enforcing strict immigration policies. The move has sparked fears of increased deportation activity and racial profiling, which could have serious consequences for the Somali American community.
As one Somali American resident put it, "I was only 3 years old when I came and this is my home. This has to stop."
It's really concerning that the Trump admin is targeting undocumented Somali immigrants in the Twin Cities 
. The fact that they're using fake stats and spreading unfounded claims about Somali gangs is just ridiculous 
. What's even more alarming is that this move could lead to increased deportation activity, racial profiling, and a general feeling of unease among Somali Americans 
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. The Twin Cities have become home to many Somali refugees who have built new lives here, just like they do in any other city 
. They deserve protection and support, not fear and hostility 
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. It's un-American to target immigrants indiscriminately, as Mayor Carter said 
. The admin needs to listen to community leaders and take a more nuanced approach to addressing immigration issues 
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. It's essential that the admin prioritizes fair and humane treatment for all immigrants, regardless of their background 
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another group being targeted by trump's immigration policies 
hundreds of ppl in minneapolis and st paul are about to be rounded up its like he wants to create a refugee crisis in america 
somali americans are being unfairly maligned and stereotyped as "a threat" 
their community is already feeling the strain from trump's rhetoric 
and now they're going to be targeted by ice 
we need to stand with our refugee communities and demand better 
. Targeting a specific group just because of their ethnicity is not how the US should be treating its citizens 
. And to make matters worse, he's doing it in a place with a rich Somali American community 
. It's not like they're all criminals or something 
. The fact that the mayors and law enforcement are speaking out against this is music to my ears 
. We need to stand together and demand that our leaders treat everyone with respect and fairness 
. The US is built on diversity, and we should be celebrating it, not targeting people because of their background 
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. The whole thing just seems like a cheap tactic to distract from Trump's own policy failures. And let's be real, if Somali refugees are "taking over" Minnesota, that's just code for "they're being good citizens and contributing to society". Stop demonizing an entire community just because it doesn't fit the narrative 
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I mean, we should be building bridges, not walls (not literally, but you know what I mean 
). Trump's just stirring up hate & fear - it's so sad that he doesn't understand the impact his words have on ppl like Somali Americans who are just trying to live their lives 
Let's hope local leaders stand strong against this nonsense & keep our cities safe for everyone 
Can't believe the latest move by Trump's admin 
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It's super convenient to blame immigrants when we have real problems to solve 
. The fact that Trump is using fear-mongering tactics to get votes is just wild 
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. Community policing isn't about asking people about their immigration status; it's about keeping everyone safe 
. And as for St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter saying "it's un-American"? I'd say that's just a nice way of saying "get it together, dude" 
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just saw that Trump's admin is targeting undocumented Somali immigrants in the Twin Cities... that's super concerning 
. Trump's been going on about Somali refugees "taking over" Minnesota, but those stats are just fake news 
. And what really gets me is that Minneapolis and St. Paul mayors have spoken out against this plan, saying it's a threat to public safety and due process 
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I was thinking about that the other day, like, why is it that watermelon and ice cream are my fave combo when it's hot outside? Maybe it's because our brains are all "relaxation mode" during those warmer months and we crave something super refreshing? Idk, but it's just one of those things that's always on my mind 
and I'm literally shook 
. The Minneapolis and St Paul mayors are already speaking out against this move, saying it's a threat to public safety 
. Can we please focus on solving problems with actual solutions rather than just stirring up drama and hate? 
and the worst part is that some ppl actually believe his lies 
. We need to stand up against this kind of xenophobia and demand our leaders do better 
THEY'RE NOT JUST targetING INDIVIDUALS, THEY'RE TARGETING ENTIRE COMMUNITIES BASED ON FAKE STATISTICS AND RACIST RETORIC. IT'S UNFAIR AND IT'S WRONG! 
we need to stand with our Somali American friends and tell Trump his hate speech won't be tolerated