In Minneapolis, Karmel Mall stands quiet on a recent afternoon, its bustling shops reduced to silence. This complex is home to over a hundred small businesses catering to the Somali community, yet many are shuttered due to growing fears of immigration enforcement. Shoppers hesitate to enter; the specter of federal agents looms large, deterring even U.S. citizens from stepping out. As Abdi Wahid, an employee at his mother’s store, notes, foot traffic has dwindled to nearly nonexistent. The community, once vibrant with voices and commerce, now feels the weight of uncertainty and fear. Business owners desperately seek customers, but many choose to stay away amidst a climate of anxiety and targeted rhetoric from political leaders. The ongoing immigration crackdown has transformed Karmel Mall from a hub of ethnic pride into a symbol of vulnerability for the Somali population in the U.S.