We must ensure that America’s promise to protect the persecuted is never extended to persecutors, fraudsters, or those who exploit our generosity.

President Trump is facing increasing criticism over his attacks against Somali immigrants, particularly in Minnesota. In recent weeks, the president has blasted the Somali population, stating

President Donald Trump has intensified his anti-immigrant rhetoric, calling Somali immigrants in the U.S. "garbage" during a Cabinet meeting.

Washington is home to one of the largest Somali populations on the West Coast, concentrated in South Seattle, Tukwila, SeaTac and other parts of south King County.

Trump calls Twin Cities Somali community "garbage" during cabinet meeting as reports emerge of planned ICE enforcement sweep targeting Minneapolis area.

The Trump administration is launching an aggressive ICE operation in Minnesota’s Twin Cities this week aimed primarily at undocumented Somali nationals with final deportation orders, according to an official and internal documents reviewed by The New York Times on Tuesday.

The Trump administration has opened a new front in its immigration crackdown, targeting illegal Somali immigrants in Minneapolis with a push of more than 100 ICE agents.

While answering a question about Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, President Trump sharply criticized Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., as "garbage." The president also said that Somalians in the state "contribute nothing,