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Somali migrants in Minnesota live in fear despite temporary legal protections

Friday, 8 May 2026, 07:28 · 1 min read

Months after US immigration authorities announced a drawdown of enforcement operations in Minnesota (home to the largest Somali diaspora community outside Africa), residents — including those with valid legal status — say fear and disruption persist. Some TPS (Temporary Protected Status) holders, which grants people from conflict-affected countries the right to live and work in the US for a limited period, report avoiding staying in one place for more than a few nights, with accounts of ICE agents continuing to raid homes even of those with documentation. The operations have shuttered businesses, strained healthcare services, and drawn criticism from Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, who has highlighted an apparent contradiction in federal policy: revoking TPS protections for Somalis while simultaneously warning American citizens against travelling to Somalia due to danger.

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BBC World'I'd rather live in hiding in the US than return to Somalia' ↗︎
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