Trump targeting Somalis in MN; community denouncing his comments

Community members on Thursday will be rallying against and denouncing the Trump Administration's attacks against Somalis in Minnesota, as well as immigration enforcement that targets Somalis in the Twin Cities.

Trump targets Somali community in MN: The latest
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Community members on Thursday will be rallying against and denouncing the Trump Administration's attacks against Somalis in Minnesota, as well as immigration enforcement that targets Somalis in the Twin Cities.

Somalis who voted for Trump sharing their thoughts

The Somali community in Minnesota is grappling with fear and uncertainty following recent comments by President Donald Trump and targeted operations by ICE agents.

Elected officials: Somali community under attack after Trump comments
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Elected officials and Somali community leaders say the Somalian community is under attack after President Donald Trump's comments. FOX 9's Maury Glover has the latest.

Somali community urges Trump to visit MN
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Some of the Somali community is urging President Donald Trump to visit Minnesota and meeting the community. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has the latest.

Somali population stats in Minnesota
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FOX 9's Mike Manzoni has a breakdown of Somali population statistics in Minnesota.

Minnesota's Somali community: 30 years of growth

The Somali community in Minnesota has a rich history, shaped by migration and integration over the past 30 years.

Somali community in Minnesota: History examined
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The Somali community has been in Minnesota for decades, with many starting families and becoming naturalized citizens. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the details on the local history.

Protests against deportation flights gather at MSP
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Demonstrators gathered to stand speak out against deportation flights at Minneapolis-St. Paul International airport. FOX 9's Rob Olson has the latest from protestors and their message to the federal government.

Minneapolis prohibits ICE from city parking lots
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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey issued an executive order that prohibits federal immigration agents from using city parking areas as staging zones for enforcement operations. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has the latest report.

Somali-American community, allies on targeted ICE enforcement
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The Somali-American community and allies spoke about the recent comments made by President Donald Trump targeting the Somali community in ICE operations.

The history of the Somali community in MN
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FOX 9's Corin Hoggard breaks down the history of the Somali community in Minnesota.

Calls to end deportation flights from Twin Cities
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A rally at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is calling for the airport commission to stop allowing deportation flights from the airport. FOX 9's Rob Olson has more.

Mpls order prevents ICE from using city-owned parking areas
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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey signed an Executive Order that would prevent federal immigration enforcement from using city-owned parking areas. FOX 9's Karen Scullin has more.

ICE reportedly targeting Somalis: What communities should know about immigration rights and resources
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Reports of ICE activity involving Somali residents in Minnesota have raised concerns within the community. Although 58% of Somalis in Minnesota are U.S.-born and 87% of foreign-born Somalis are naturalized citizens, questions about immigration rights remain. Marc Prokosch, Managing Attorney at Prokosch Law, provides guidance on understanding immigration rights.

Pres. Trump rails against Somalis: 'They've destroyed Minnesota'

As a targeted immigration enforcement operation is underway in the Twin Cities, President Trump again took a swing at Minnesota's Somali community during a press event in the Oval Office.

ICE restricted from Minneapolis-owned parking areas, Mayor Frey orders

Minneapolis Mayor Frey signed an executive order that prevents city-owned parking lots, ramps, garages and vacant lots from being used in civil immigration enforcement operations.

Pres. Trump rails against Minnesota, Somalis
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Speaking in the Oval Office, President Trump called Mayor Jacob Frey "a fool" for being proud of having the largest Somali population in the United States. He also claims Somalis have destroyed Minnesota, which the president says is a "hellhole."