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ICE Crackdown in Somali Community Sparks Protests

12/10/2025

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Federal agents confronted a crowd in a Somali neighborhood of Minneapolis on December 9, 2025, during a crackdown linked to the Trump administration.
Armed ICE agents demanded IDs at local restaurants, detaining at least one U.S. citizen, which sparked protests from community members.
The Somali community has faced increased tensions since the Trump administration announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status for Somalis.
Leaders, including Governor Tim Walz, condemned the operation, while ICE stated it targeted criminal aliens for public safety.

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Federal agents confronted a crowd in a Somali neighborhood of Minneapolis on December 9, 2025, during a crackdown linked to the Trump administration.
Armed ICE agents demanded IDs at local restaurants, detaining at least one U.S. citizen, which sparked protests from community members.
The Somali community has faced increased tensions since the Trump administration announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status for Somalis.
Leaders, including Governor Tim Walz, condemned the operation, while ICE stated it targeted criminal aliens for public safety.