U.S. citizen arrested during immigration crackdown, family says

Federal authorities on Wednesday arrested a U.S. citizen in downtown Minneapolis and mocked her hijab, the woman’s cousin said.

Edina woman, who is a US citizen, detained by ICE
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A woman of Somali descent, born in Edina, was detained by ICE for more than 24 hours, her cousin tells FOX 9.

What you can do if ICE shows up at schools in Minnesota

After rumors of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents being at St. Louis Park schools, officials gave reminders about what can be done if agents do show up at schools.

Minnesota Republicans respond to ICE operations, Trump 'garbage' comments

Minnesota Republican lawmakers FOX 9 spoke with approve of the immigration enforcement operations taking place in the Twin Cities, but did not endorse or condemn President Trump's "garbage" comments regarding the Somali community.

Somali leaders call for heritage month amid Trump concerns

The Somali community in Minnesota is voicing concerns about President Donald Trump's rhetoric, fearing it could pose dangers to their community.

Somali leaders concerned about Trump's rhetoric
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Somali leaders say they are worried about President Donald Trump's rhetoric about the community. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has more.

MN faith leaders react to Trump's comments on Somalis
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Minnesota leaders across many faiths denounced President Donald Trump's comments on the Somali community. FOX 9's Maury Glover has the latest.

MN GOP lawmakers react to Trump's Somali comments
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Minnesota Republican lawmakers had varied reactions to President Donald Trump's comments about Somali people. FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has more.

ICE arrests several individuals in Twin Cities during 'Operation Metro Surge'

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) says Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested several people in the Twin Cities for being in the country illegally.

DHS claims half of visas in Minnesota are fraudulent, total number not shared

Federal authorities say investigators found half of the immigration cases in Minnesota, including H-1B visas, fiancé visas, and the Ukrainian humanitarian parole program, are fraudulent, according to a statement from the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), but the total number remains unclear.

Community leaders call for Somali Heritage Month [FULL]
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Community leaders announced initiatives to support the Somali community, including establishing a Somali Heritage Month and more.

Multifaith clergy denounce Trump's comments on Somali community
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Multifaith clergy in the Twin Cities held a press conference to denounce President Donald Trump's comments on the Somali community.

Mayor Frey talks ICE operations in Minneapolis
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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said they’ve received reports of “scattered incidents” involving federal agents over the last couple of days. He said the activity is largely built around “terrorizing people” of the Somali community, adding that federal agents themselves don’t seem to know what they’re doing.

Mayor Frey responds to Trump remarks on Somali community
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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and local faith leaders spoke out on Thursday in response to President Donald Trump's comments about the Somali community. Frey highlighted the community’s strength and resilience, saying, “When you come for one of us, you come for all of us.”

Gov. Walz wondering if ICE agents can't stand cold
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Gov. Walz is wondering if the extreme cold weather in Minnesota is stopping ICE agents from their reported enforcement operation targeting Somalis.

Walz blasts Trump for Somali rant
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A day after President Donald Trump went on a rant against the State of Minnesota, Somalis, and Governor Walz himself, the governor responded.

Trump should visit Somali community in Minnesota, locals say

"If President Trump, right now is watching the Somali community, we would like to invite him come visit in our state," said a Karmel Mall business owner in the Whittier neighborhood of Minneapolis.

Trump administration launches immigration crackdown in New Orleans

Federal officers are in the city for an operation aimed at enforcing the Trump administration’s immigration policies.