The New York Times published on 3 December 2025 an article titled "Obstacles to Trump's Push to Deport Minnesota Somalis: Reality and the Cold" by Ernesto Londono and Talya Minsberg.
President Trump called Somalis in Minnesota "garbage" and vowed to deport them. But there is a problem. The vast majority of Somalis have legal status in the United States and very few are legally candidates for deportation. Trump has, however, created an atmosphere of xenophobia in the Twin Cities area.
