Somalis Fled Civil War and Built a Community. Now They Are a Target.
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Federal agents conducted a raid in Minneapolis targeting Somali-American residents, arresting at least one individual amid heightened immigration enforcement efforts.
- Mahad Omar, a Somali immigrant and Uber driver, expressed shock at the aggressive federal presence in his community, which has historically been peaceful.
- The crackdown follows a viral video alleging fraud at Somali-run day care centers, leading to increased scrutiny of Minneapolis's Somali population under President Trump's immigration policies.
- Somali residents and local leaders report longstanding discrimination based on race, immigration status, and religion, which has intensified due to recent political rhetoric and enforcement actions.
