"To our Somali community, we love you, we stand with you and we aren't backing down,"
"Targeting Somali people means that due process will be violated, mistakes will be made, and let's be clear, it means that American citizens will be detained for no other reason than they look Somali,"
"I know many families are fearful tonight, but the city stands behind you and we are here to stand with you. Our community has lived through fear in the past and we're not going to let this divi"
Minneapolis hosts about 80,000 Somali residents in Minnesota, most of whom are US citizens or legal residents. City leaders held a press conference to reassure the Somali community amid reports of federal immigration raids and political attacks. Mayor Jacob Frey addressed the community in Somali and English and vowed steadfast support, condemning plans to target people based on appearance and warning that due process and citizens' rights would be at risk. The police chief said the department received no advance notice of operations and affirmed that Minneapolis police do not assist federal immigration enforcement. Council member Jamal Osman visited neighborhoods and urged unity and reassurance.
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