ICE operation expected this week as Twin
Cities leaders speak in support of Somali community
Posted By: voxpopuli, 12/2/2025 5:08:20 PM
Twin Cities leaders spoke out against the Trump administration Tuesday after The New York Times reported federal officials are planning an alleged "crackdown" on Somali immigration in Minnesota. A source familiar with the alleged operation told The Times the plan will target dozens of Somali immigrants throughout the Twin Cities region. (snip) Frey first spoke directly to Minnesota's Somali immigrant population, saying, "We love you and we stand with you. That commitment is rock solid."
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ICE operation expected this week as Twin
Cities leaders speak in support of Somali community 9 replies
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jakie frey... boy mayor from NYC.. to mpls to peddle New Yawk communism.. this is the moron who thinks HE controls the mpls somalis because he speaks their language.. let's get THIS jerk investigated as long as they're gonna be working over walz and ellison..