Immigration Crackdowns_ Impact on Minnesota's Somali Community

In December 2025, the landscape of Minnesota changed dramatically with the launch of Operation Metro Surge. This operation saw an unprecedented deployment of over 3,000 federal immigration agents into the Twin Cities, targeting undocumented immigrants and sending shockwaves through the community. The Somali community, which makes up a significant part of Minnesota's cultural and economic fabric, found itself at the center of this crackdown, facing heightened anxiety and fear.<br />With the goal of apprehending undocumented individuals, Operation Metro Surge has been described as the largest immigration enforcement operation in U.S. history. That's a staggering number of agents—roughly five times the size of the Minneapolis Police Department, translating to about one federal agent for every 1,000 residents in the Twin Cities. This overwhelming presence has changed daily life for many, particularly in the Somali community, which numbers around 80,000 people in Minnesota. The effects have been profound.<br /><br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support</a>.