Summary
Federal authorities are planning an immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota, focusing on Somali immigrants in the U.S. illegally. The operation is expected to target those in the Minneapolis–St. Paul area with final deportation orders. This comes as President Donald Trump has increased scrutiny of the Somali community in Minnesota.
Key Facts
- Federal agents plan to conduct an immigration operation targeting Somali immigrants in Minnesota.
- The operation will focus on Somali individuals with final deportation orders in the Minneapolis–St. Paul area.
- President Trump has recently made statements focusing on the Somali community in Minnesota.
- The State of Minnesota has the largest Somali community in the U.S.
- The operation may lead to incidental arrests of other undocumented individuals encountered.
- Homeland Security did not comment on specific future operations.
- President Trump terminated Temporary Protected Status for Somali immigrants last month.
- Minnesota Governor Tim Walz criticized the planned operation as an ineffective approach.
