SM. BREAKING NEWS: Ilhan Omar claims over 90% of Minnesota Somalis are citizens and warns Trump’s policies targeted immigrants broadly
Ilhan Omar Speaks Out on Somali Community Amid Trump’s Immigration Policies
Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar has addressed growing concerns within the Somali community regarding President Trump’s immigration policies. In a recent statement, Omar highlighted that “over 90% of Minnesota Somalis are citizens of this country,” emphasizing that the majority of her constituents are lawful Americans contributing to society.
Omar went further, noting that many Somali residents felt compelled to carry passport IDs following Trump’s election. “A lot of Somalis, when Trump first got elected, decided to carry a passport ID because they knew he wasn’t only coming for people who are undocumented, that he would come for immigrants who are citizens,” she explained.
The remarks underscore a climate of fear and uncertainty among immigrant communities, even for those who are legally recognized citizens. Advocates argue that such tensions highlight the broader impact of aggressive immigration rhetoric and enforcement strategies on law-abiding residents.
Critics of Omar claim that her statements politicize fear, while supporters maintain she is shedding light on real challenges faced by Minnesota’s Somali population. The discussion also raises questions about how federal immigration policies intersect with civil liberties, community trust, and local governance.
As the debate continues, Omar’s comments have sparked national attention, drawing reactions from both sides of the political spectrum. For many Americans, the situation illustrates the delicate balance between enforcing immigration law and protecting the rights and security of citizens and immigrant communities alike.
