The Department of Homeland Security recently announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somalis living in the United States with that designation. The end date is set for March 17.  TPS is granted by the federal government to individuals from countries going through a humanitarian crisis that compromises the ability of citizens of that country to live there safely. Examples of crises include natural disasters and civil war. TPS allows for people to live

A reposting of our video on X by a far right-wing account has multiple comments calling for violence – even killing – of Somali human beings.  

Two days following the killing of Good, shot Jan. 7 by an ICE officer in South Minneapolis – a shooting that was captured by multiple cameras from various vantage points – leaders in the city are angered and frustrated with the federal response and by what they say is a complete lack of transparency and cooperation. 

Also as journalists, we have abdicated our duty to curry favor. The First Amendment “security” of freedom of the press has been replaced with control of the press, and most are willing to go along to get along.

The newly formed Cedar Riverside Protection Alliance formed to protect Somali residents from the threat of ICE.

Black diaspora communities in Minnesota are “showing up,” despite divisive rhetoric online ICE agents and U.S. Marshals during a raid in St. Paul on Nov. 25, 2025 Over the past week, “Operation Metro Surge,” an operation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) descended on the Twin Cities metro area with the mandate to focus on the Somali community who allegedly have final orders of deportation . The number of disclosed federal arrests at the end of Sunday was 19. 

Trump calls Minnesota Somali immigrants and Ilhan Omar “garbage” as ICE targets the community

Mohannad Ghawanmeh is drawing on his Arab-American Muslim background as he serves as the first POC President of Public Art St. Paul.

From a refugee to the owner of a successful restaurant, Nia Rasavong’s story demonstrates the power of family, culture, and perseverance.