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Somali Community in Minnesota Fears Federal Immigration Crackdown

12/4/2025

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Somali residents in Minnesota expressed urgent concerns about federal immigration enforcement after reports of federal agents seen in Minneapolis.
The unrest followed U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks about Somalis and the deployment of around 100 federal agents to detain Somali immigrants.
Abdiqani A. Jabane, a Somali American immigration lawyer, said the situation fosters xenophobia, making the community feel targeted.

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Somali residents in Minnesota expressed urgent concerns about federal immigration enforcement after reports of federal agents seen in Minneapolis.
The unrest followed U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks about Somalis and the deployment of around 100 federal agents to detain Somali immigrants.
Abdiqani A. Jabane, a Somali American immigration lawyer, said the situation fosters xenophobia, making the community feel targeted.