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Minneapolis Immigration Crackdown Fuels Somali Community Fears

1/24/2026

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Aggressive immigration operations in Minneapolis have sparked fears among the Somali community of 80,000.
Activist Kowsar Mohamed mobilized over 100 volunteers to counter these actions, distributing Know Your Rights guides and escorting vulnerable individuals.
Critics, including local leaders and Democrats, accuse the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump of targeting this group to depress turnout ahead of the 2026 midterm elections while reviving memories of state surveillance and racial profiling.

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Story summary

Aggressive immigration operations in Minneapolis have sparked fears among the Somali community of 80,000.
Activist Kowsar Mohamed mobilized over 100 volunteers to counter these actions, distributing Know Your Rights guides and escorting vulnerable individuals.
Critics, including local leaders and Democrats, accuse the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump of targeting this group to depress turnout ahead of the 2026 midterm elections while reviving memories of state surveillance and racial profiling.