What is happening in Minneapolis?
Asked 17 hours ago
Answer
Minneapolis is experiencing heightened ICE operations targeting Somali immigrants, leading to fear and anxiety in the community. Local leaders, including the mayor, have condemned the federal actions and rhetoric, emphasizing that most Somali residents are U.S. citizens. Community members report increased federal agent presence, business declines, and trauma. City officials stress that local police do not participate in immigration enforcement and urge residents to know their rights. Additionally, snow emergencies are in effect due to recent storms.
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Somalis in Minneapolis fear being unfairly targeted
- Somali community in Minneapolis feels targeted after Trump's derogatory remarks 15s
- Senator Klobuchar and local leaders defend Somali Americans' contributions 26s
- Federal agents seen in area; arrests include both Somali and non-Somali individuals 1m 14s
- Majority of Somali-born residents are U.S. citizens and active community members 1m 29s
- Community leaders say actions are attacks on all immigrants and marginalized groups 1m 54s
References
Mayor Jacob Frye signs an executive order banning ICE agents from using city-owned properties. Community leaders denounce increased ICE operations and federal rhetoric, urging Somalis to carry identification and calling for an end to attacks on immigrants.
ICE initiates an operation in Minneapolis targeting Somali immigrants with final deportation orders, as part of a broader immigration crackdown. Many affected are legal residents, and the Trump administration has halted legal immigration applications from 19 countries, including Somalia.
Trump administration prepares targeted immigration operations in Minneapolis, raising concerns about due process and the risk of detaining American citizens based on appearance. Local officials and community leaders express alarm.
