US President Donald Trump has said he does not want Somali immigrants in the US, telling reporters they should go back to where they came from and their country is no good for a reason. I don't want them in our country, I'll be honest with you, he said during a cabinet meeting on Tuesday. Trump’s statements come as immigration authorities are reportedly planning an enforcement operation in Minnesota's large Somali community.
His disparaging comments drew immediate backlash, including from the Minnesota Governor and local leaders who warned that the operation could disproportionately impact American citizens who may appear to be from the East African nation. Minneapolis and St. Paul, known as the Twin Cities, house one of the largest Somali communities in the world.
Officials in Minnesota have condemned the plan, asserting that it might violate due process. The state has approximately 80,000 residents originally from Somalia, with the majority being American citizens.
Trump’s remarks have intensified existing tensions, as the administration aims to revoke the protected status of Somalis living in the US. Community leaders in Minnesota have expressed concern, with officials arguing that the crackdown reflects growing hostility against immigrants.
In response to Trump's comments, Somalia's Prime Minister dismissed the remarks as unworthy of serious attention, emphasizing a preference for peace over confrontation. He suggested that the Somali community should not give undue weight to negative comments.
As ICE prepares to target undocumented immigrants in Minnesota, the situation remains charged, drawing national attention and concerns over immigrant rights and public safety.
His disparaging comments drew immediate backlash, including from the Minnesota Governor and local leaders who warned that the operation could disproportionately impact American citizens who may appear to be from the East African nation. Minneapolis and St. Paul, known as the Twin Cities, house one of the largest Somali communities in the world.
Officials in Minnesota have condemned the plan, asserting that it might violate due process. The state has approximately 80,000 residents originally from Somalia, with the majority being American citizens.
Trump’s remarks have intensified existing tensions, as the administration aims to revoke the protected status of Somalis living in the US. Community leaders in Minnesota have expressed concern, with officials arguing that the crackdown reflects growing hostility against immigrants.
In response to Trump's comments, Somalia's Prime Minister dismissed the remarks as unworthy of serious attention, emphasizing a preference for peace over confrontation. He suggested that the Somali community should not give undue weight to negative comments.
As ICE prepares to target undocumented immigrants in Minnesota, the situation remains charged, drawing national attention and concerns over immigrant rights and public safety.
