Summary
The Trump administration is considering revoking the citizenship of Somali Americans convicted of fraud in a welfare scandal in Minnesota. Around 90 people are charged with defrauding programs meant to provide meals and other assistance. Some are part of Minnesota's Somali community, and the fraud cost taxpayers between $250 million and $1 billion.
Key Facts
- President Trump's administration is focused on cases in Minnesota.
- They are looking at Somali Americans who committed fraud connected to welfare programs.
- The Department of Homeland Security and the Department of State are involved.
- There are about 90 people charged in this fraud case.
- 57 people have already pleaded guilty or been convicted.
- The fraud scheme is related to false claims for meals that were never provided.
- The estimated loss to taxpayers ranges from $250 million to $1 billion.
- Most defendants are believed to be from Minnesota's large Somali community.
