In Minneapolis, the Somali community is fighting back against President Trump's immigration crackdown. Led by residents such as Kamal Yusuf, who patrols his neighborhood to prevent ICE agents from showing up, a collective effort is underway.
Somali immigrants in Minnesota are targeted under the administration's policies, despite being U.S. citizens or permanent residents. The community has banded together to protect its own members and neighbors. Volunteer groups have been formed, with local activists working tirelessly to ensure everyone's safety.
Mahmoud Hasan, a community activist who fled Somalia after civil war, reflects on his experiences as evidence of the Somali resilience. "We fled a civil war," he said, "but we are more resilient than they think."
The situation in Minneapolis mirrors the unrest experienced by the community two years ago during the George Floyd protests.
President Trump's rhetoric has escalated tensions between Somalis and non-Somalis. The SALT (Somali American Leadership Table) group came together to form an alliance of Somali leaders who want to protect their fellow Minnesotans from attacks on immigration policies.
Trump announced that Temporary Protected Status for Somalis will be revoked in March, which could affect thousands of people.
Somali immigrants in Minnesota are targeted under the administration's policies, despite being U.S. citizens or permanent residents. The community has banded together to protect its own members and neighbors. Volunteer groups have been formed, with local activists working tirelessly to ensure everyone's safety.
Mahmoud Hasan, a community activist who fled Somalia after civil war, reflects on his experiences as evidence of the Somali resilience. "We fled a civil war," he said, "but we are more resilient than they think."
The situation in Minneapolis mirrors the unrest experienced by the community two years ago during the George Floyd protests.
President Trump's rhetoric has escalated tensions between Somalis and non-Somalis. The SALT (Somali American Leadership Table) group came together to form an alliance of Somali leaders who want to protect their fellow Minnesotans from attacks on immigration policies.
Trump announced that Temporary Protected Status for Somalis will be revoked in March, which could affect thousands of people.
. The Somali community's resistance against the Trump administration's immigration crackdown is not just about protecting themselves, it's also about being heard 
. I mean, these people are already U.S. citizens or permanent residents, so what's going on here? It's like they're being targeted because of their ethnicity, and that's just not right 
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. The fact that volunteer groups are forming to protect their own members is a good thing, but we also need to think about the bigger picture 
. The Somali American Leadership Table's alliance is a great step in the right direction, but what can be done to prevent these kinds of conflicts from happening in the first place? We need to have some real conversations about xenophobia and immigration reform 
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. We need to be more proactive about supporting these communities and advocating for their rights 
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It's crazy to think that under Trump's policies, US citizens & permanent residents are still being targeted 
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. I think it highlights how important it is for our country to have a more inclusive and compassionate approach to immigration policies 
. And, you know, it's not like they're being aggressive or anything... they're just trying to live their lives in peace 
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. I don't think anyone's gonna come out on top here except maybe the resilience of the Somali people themselves 
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they're fighting back against trump's crackdown 
I'm all for the Somali community standing up for themselves, no question about it! But, you know, Trump's policies can be super messy... like, they're gonna kick thousands of ppl out? That's a big deal. I get that Somalia's got its own issues, but revoking TPS is basically sending them back into the lion's den 
. We should've thought this through before we even started talking about deporting people who've been here for years and built lives. Still, it's great to see the community rallying together 
. But at the same time, I have hope in the community's ability to come together and fight for what they believe in 
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. The fact that they've formed volunteer groups and alliances with local activists shows a lot of solidarity and determination 
. The fact that the Somali community is speaking out against these policies shows that even in the face of adversity, there's still a strong sense of resilience and hope 
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. Thousands of people could be affected, including US citizens and permanent residents who have been living here for years 
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. These volunteer groups sound amazing tho, we need more of that community power 
. I'm all for a strong immigration system, but this is just cruel 
! Like, what's the deal with Trump and his immigration crackdown? Can't he just chill for a sec 
It's like they're trying to make life even harder for people already struggling.
but I guess that's what happens when you care 
. And can we talk about how ridiculous it is that Trump thinks he can just revoke Temporary Protected Status without considering the consequences? 
. Can't we all just get along? 