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Fear has rippled through the state's East African community following reports of an immigration enforcement push in the Twin Cities targeting Somali immigrants who have final deportation orders. The New York Times and the Associated Press reported Tuesday morning that Immigration and Customs Enforcement will send 100 federal agents to the Twin Cities this week and that the operation could sweep up legal residents including U.S. citizens.Most of Minnesota's 80,000 Somali residents are U.S. citizens or legal residents. A much smaller number in the hundreds have temporary protected status, a designation President Donald Trump has said he will end for Somali immigrants in Minnesota.For perspective, MPR News host Nina Moini talked with three leaders of the Minneapolis Somali community, State Senator Omar Fateh, Imam Hassan Jama and police sergeant Mukhtar Abdulkadir.Read the full reporting at MPRNews.org.
Anna Pottratz Acosta is an immigration attorney and visiting professor at the University of Minnesota. She joined Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News for a look at this uncertain time for many.
Anna Pottratz Acosta is an immigration attorney and visiting professor at the University of Minnesota. She joined Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News for a look at this uncertain time for many.
This episode takes a deep dive into Minnesota’s massive fraud scandal, involving billions of dollars siphoned from state programs. Dustin Grage joins Lisa to examine how oversight failures under the Tim Walz administration allowed the scheme to grow, while also exploring the cultural and political factors at play within the Somali community. The conversation provides historical context, breaks down how the fraud reached such an unprecedented scale, and discusses the broader political fallout. The Truth with Lisa Boothe is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Tuesday & Thursday. Follow Dustin on X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WDAY First News anchors Lisa Budea and Lydia Blume break down your regional news and weather for Monday, December 1. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. Visit https://www.inforum.com/subscribe to subscribe.
The Immigration Lawyers Podcast | Discussing Visas, Green Cards & Citizenship: Practice & Policy
Episode 442 of the Immigration Lawyer's Toolbox® Podcast breaks down the week's Top 10 immigration law updates, including major litigation wins restoring access to counsel after LA raids, the reinstated SIJS deferred action policy, the surge in habeas petitions tied to DHS's new bond memo, California's fight over masked ICE agents, challenges to million-dollar civil fines, and growing concerns over Border Patrol's expanded surveillance and domestic airport detentions. John also continues his Law Firm Management Series with a focus on knowledge and quality, and shares updates on the upcoming consular processing training, the ILT community, and so much more. Spotify | iTunes | YouTube Music | YouTube Timestamps: 00:00 – Opening 00:33 – Introduction 02:52 – Judge Rules Gov't Illegally Restricted Attorney Access at LA Detention Site (B-18 Case) 03:38 – Court Grants Stay of the SIJS Deferred Action Policy Rescission (Nov. 19, 2025) 04:22 – Surge in Habeas Petitions After DHS Memo Alters Bond Eligibility 06:45 – Trump Administration Sues California Over Ban on Masked Immigration Agents 07:42 – Lawsuit: Immigrants Fined Up to $1.8M for Remaining in the U.S. 08:25 – Mid-Episode Break 09:12 – Trump Announces End of TPS for Somali Community in Minnesota 09:35 – DHS Secretary Calls for Hiring "Deportation Judges" 10:08 – Border Patrol Tracking U.S. Drivers & Detaining 'Suspicious' Travel Patterns 10:57 – Reports: Travelers Detained at Domestic Airports Despite Lawful Entry & Pending Cases 11:48 – Seven Star Service (Star 2): Case Review & Analysis 14:29 – Outro Show Notes: (1) "This summer, two organizations, [CHIRLA] and Immigrant Defenders Law Center, told this Court that federal law enforcement was keeping individuals picked up in immigration raids in the basement of a federal building in downtown Los Angeles and keeping them from talking to lawyers who could help them navigate the legal process." Article here (2) Excellent news from the SIJS (Special Immigrant Juvenile Status) Backlog Coalition this morning. The 2022 SIJS Deferred Action Policy is back in effect, and "the government must conduct deferred-action and employment authorization adjudications pursuant to the 2022 Policy Alert." Shout out to Rebecca Scholtz from NIPNLG for some great lawyering. Post here (3) Habeas corpus petitions surged after DHS issued memo changing bond eligibility Link (4) Trump administration sues California over ban on masked immigration agents (5) Lawsuit filed on behalf of immigrants fined up to $1.8 million for remaining in the country (6) Trump says he's ending Temporary Protected Status for Somalis in Minnesota (7) DHS Secretary seeking "Deportation Judges" (8) Border Patrol is monitoring US drivers and detaining those with 'suspicious' travel patterns (9) Travelers are now reportedly being detained at domestic airports—even when they entered legally and have proof of a pending immigration case. Link (10) Seven Start Service (Star 2) Live Consular Processing training for lawyers Dec 18, 10:00–11:45 a.m. PT - NVC packets & DS-260 - Interview prep & follow-up - Timelines, fees, and real-world workflows Register here! Follow eimmigration by Cerenade: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn Start your Business Immigration Practice! (US LAWYERS ONLY - SCREENING REQUIRED): E-2 Course EB-1A Course Get the Toolbox Magazine! Join our community (Lawyers Only) Get Started in Immigration Law! The Marriage/Family-Based Green Card course is for you Our Website: ImmigrationLawyersToolbox.com Not legal advice. Consult with an Attorney. Attorney Advertisement. #podcaster #Lawyer #ImmigrationLawyer #Interview #Immigration #ImmigrationAttorney #USImmigration #ImmigrationLaw #ImmigrationLawyersToolbox
At a news conference today KSTP-TV's Tom Hauser asked Rep. Ilhan Omar about the perception that the Somali community has been significantly involved in the state's fraud problem - a question she called racist. Is it?
How much of a problem is fraud coming specifically from within the Somali population? Andy Luger gives us great insight and knowledge of how some fraud is certainly coming from Somali residents, but it does not reflect the greater Somali community within the state.
4pm: John’s 2024 Election / Restaurant Closed Due to YOUR Lack of Patronage Theory // The spokesperson for the Minnesota Somali community on why he was voting for Trump // John’s Friend Dan explains “The Trump Effect” // John was attacked by a “cougar” over the weekend // Kamala’s $1 Billion Dollar Campaign // Oprah Endorsement cost Haris $1 million
Lester Kiewit speaks to Abdikadir Mohamed, National Director of Somali Association Of South Africa, about the xenophobic tone emerging from certain government leaders blaming foreign owned shops for a spate of food poisoning cases, mainly amongst children.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The mayor's appreciation for the theft-prone Somali community continues to grow. J.D. Vance did not say what he was reported to have said. Volvo will not go all electric. A school board member in West Central MN should not attempt to regain his position, out of shame, if nothing else. Johnny Heidt with guitar news.Heard On The Show:New U of M safety center opening Friday in DinkytownWoman who dropped bag of cash at Feeding Our Future juror's home pleads guiltyFed's Williams Says Now Appropriate to Lower Interest Rates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The mayor's appreciation for the theft-prone Somali community continues to grow. J.D. Vance did not say what he was reported to have said. Volvo will not go all electric. A school board member in West Central MN should not attempt to regain his position, out of shame, if nothing else. Johnny Heidt with guitar news. Heard On The Show: New U of M safety center opening Friday in Dinkytown Woman who dropped bag of cash at Feeding Our Future juror's home pleads guilty Fed's Williams Says Now Appropriate to Lower Interest Rates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kayseh Magan is a member of the Somali community and joins Jason to talk about his Op/Ed in the MN Reformer on why we're seeing so many cases of fraud in his community.
Hour 2: Jason hosts another round of his game show: Card DeSharks! Then he talks with Kayseh Magan about fraud cases showing up so often in the Somali community.
In this special episode of the Innovation Somalia podcast, we highlight an incredible community event where the Somali community came together to organize their first soccer event for a longtime. This event not only celebrated the love of the sport but also fostered unity, teamwork, and joy among participants of all ages. It marks the foundation of many future soccer events and tournaments, and we are excited about what's to come. Tune in to hear the positive impact this event had on everyone involved.
Join us in our latest episode, recorded in Somali, where we sit down with Ahmed Kaabo, one of the leaders of the Somali community. We explore a range of fascinating topics, from Somali politics in Ohio to the broader Somali community, tracing it back to 1998. This conversation is not to be missed
Afur ay samaysay ururka Somali Community Inc.
It was a shocking attack which still has implications today: in September 2013 fighters from the Somalia-based al-Shabab militant group burst into the Westgate mall in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi – taking control of the building for the next four days. At the end of the siege, 67 people were dead, with almost 200 wounded. So what impact did it have on relationships between different Kenyan communities? And why has it led many Somalis in Kenya to rethink their culture of hospitality?
This Day in Maine for Friday, August 25th, 2023.
I hope you listened to our first episode with Dr. Eliphas Gitonga because this is a continuation to that first episode. I got an opportunity to interview beautiful ladies from the Somali community and we had fun!!! Enjoy!
Faarax Warsame oo ah Gudoomiyaha Somali Cummunity Inc ayaa kulan balaadhan oo uu soo agaasimay qabtay 26 Jan. Kulanka waxaa kasoo qayb galay Jaaliyada Soomaaliya ee Melbourne adaxdeeda iyo madax kaloo badan oo Australiana. Laanta Afsoomaaliga ee SBS ayaa waraysi la yeelatay.
The Somali community is suffering anxiety because of the alleged food fraud investigation. It's come to this, we're trying to buy oil from a Narcoterrorist. St Cloud schools are now allowing students to wear hats indoors.
Nura Aabe as a mother and campaigner in the city's special needs crisis, and being Black and a Conservative.A mother of a son with autism, Nura Aabe has been a central figure in the struggle to secure better special educational needs support in the city - in schools, the council and the Somali community. As a former local candidate for the Conservatives, Neil and Nura also discuss politics and why she has chosen a party historically not representative of migrant communities. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Waajibaad ayaa ka saaran caruurta marka labada waalid ay kala tagaan, gaar ahaan aabaha inuu bixiyo qarashka ku baxa korinta caruurta.Arimahaas ayaan ka waraysanay Sheekh Ciise Muuse.
Waxaa jira waajibaad badan oo saaran waalidka xataa haddii ay reer kala tagaan. Kan ugu muhiimsan waa ka war haynta caruurta dhanka dhaqaalaha iyo korintaba.Qareen Yusuf Mohamud ayaa nooga waramaya waajibaadka dhanka sharciga ee saaran waalidka.
Iyadoo dilka xildhibaanka lagu eedeeyay wiil u dhashay dalka Britan laakiin asalkiisu ka soo jeedo Soomaaliya ayay Jaaliyada Soomaalida dalkaasi tacsi u dirtay qoyska iyo shacabka guud ee dalka.Haddaba saamayn intee le'eg ayay arintan ku yeelanaysaa Jaaliyada?
Waxaa wali socda wacyi galinta tallaalka iyadoo Australia ay qarka u saaran tahay in dadka ka wayn 16 sano ay 80% ay labadda tallaal qaataan. Waxaan arimahaas ka waraysanay xubno ka tirsan ururka Somali Healthcare Professionals.Dr Omar Elmi, Fadumo Elmi iyo Umulkhayr Suufi.
Refilwe Moloto speaks to Hassan Abdullahi, a member of the Somali Community Board SA and social activist on the violence between Somali nationals and taxi drivers in Gqeberha. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bulshada rayidka oo ku baaqday shir lagu iclaamiyo jadwalka doorashada baarlamaanka iyo madaxweynaha
Cilmi Nuur Faarax Webi ayaa waraysi lala yeeshay kaga hadlay go'aankii maxakamadda International Court of Justice (ICJ) ka soo saartay dacwadda xuduudeynta badda ee Soomaaliya iyo Kenya
Xamdi Cali oo ah nin u dhaqdhaqaaqa arrimaha bulshada ayaa bixiyey waraysi dhinacyo dhowr ah ka eegay Tallaalada, Xannibaadaha iyo COVID-19, saamaynta ay ku yeesheen bulshada Soomaaliyeed ee gobolka Victoria
Waddamada G20 ayaa ka hadlay sidii ay uu taageeri lahaayeen shacabka Afghanistan iyaga oo aan aqoonsannin xukunka Taliban
Ciise Maxamuud Dhoollawaa ayaa ka hadlaya saamaynta go'aanka ICJ ee dacwaddii xuduudda badda ee u dhexeysay Soomaaliya iyo kenya
Tallaal cusub ayaa loo helay cudurka dilaaga ah ee qaniinyada kaneecada laga qaado
Kadib markii COVID-19 ka dilaacay saraha dhaadheer ee North Melbourne iyo Flemington sanadkii la soo dhaafay, dawlada gobolka Victoria ayaa soo dejisay qorshe ay uga rarayso qoyaska caruurta badan haysta guryaha dhaadheer haddii ay doonayaan.Waxaa barnaamujkaas ka faa'iidaystay oo ka guuray saraha dhaadheer Sheekh Cabdirahman Magan oo hadda deggay xaafadaha woqooyi ee magaalada Melbourne.
SBS World News ayaa ogaatey inay Australia ka jiraan kooxo xag-jirka Neo-Nazii-ga ah oo muslimiinta neceb iyagoo goobaha jir-dhiska ka furtay Australia oo dhan.
Waraysi: Maxamed Catoosh oo deggan Melbourne, Australia ayaa ka hadlaya dadkii laga soo raafay Laascaanood
Dhismaha dekedda Garacad, Mudug- Puntland ayaa waxaa ka warramaya Iiman Abdillahi oo deggan Melbourne, Australia, sheegayna inuu ka tirsan yahay guddiyada dhismaha dekedda.
Waa warbixin ka warramaysa deymaha guryaha, dulsaarka deymaha, hababka loo bixiyo iyo macluumaadkooda guud
Guddoomiyaha degmada Gaalkacyo ee Mudug - Puntland, Mohamud Abdinur ayaa ka warramaya barakacayaashii laga soo raafay Laascaanood ee la keenay Mudug - Puntland
Somaliland iyo Puntland ayaa labaduba ka hadleen dadkii la sheegay in dhowaan Laascaanood laga soo raafay.
Guddoomiye-Ku-Xigeenka degmada Hobyo, Maxamuud Maxamed Cawaale, ayaa ka warramay dekedda cusub ee kalluunka ee magaalada Hoybo laga furay.
Sahra Sheekh Mustaf oo deggan Melbourne, Australia ayaa warraysi wacyi-gelin ah ka bixisay tallaalkii COVID-19 ooo ay iyada iyo carruurteedu qaateen.
Premierka Victoria ayaa ku dhawaaqay qorshaha dib u furka gobolka isagoo shaaciyay waqtiyada lagu laabanayo iskuulada.Mohamed garabeey oo ah macalin iskuul ayaa nooga waramay.
Waxaa soo badanayay dhawaan cabashooyin ka soo baxayay Jaaliyada Soomaalida ee ku nool dalka Turkiga.Waxaan ka waraysanay Farah Cabdulqaadir oo ah suxufi deggan dalkaasi.
On this weeks episode we are joined by a special guest, a young lady with a background in mental health who shares her story of going back home working as an Independent Mental Health Advocate and eventually a CBT therapist.
In this episode of Muslim Musings, host Hamza Foy sits with Farhan Abdi, one of the leaders of the Somali community here in Louisville. Farhan Abdi manages the Somali Community of Louisville Inc where he executes a number of projects and helps educate and advocate for local Somalis. Farhan & Hamza discuss their respective roles in helping people in the community, the challenges, and the strategies discovered in our roles.You can learn more about the Somali Community of Louisville Inc. by visiting their website at: https://sclouisville.org/▬ Timestamps ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬02:10 - Introduction02:56 - When did the Somali community establish themselves?06:04 - Challenges in our roles12:30 - Organizing strategies29:10 - Diversity & its challenges37:10 - Dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic▬ Links ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬You can find this podcast's website at http://bit.ly/ihya-502Check us out on Substack: http://bit.ly/louisville-lipCheck us out on Spotify: http://bit.ly/ihya502-spotifyCheck us out on Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/ihya502-applepodCheck us out on YouTube: http://bit.ly/ihya502-youtube
How has colourism affected the Somali community and our views on it.
Apostasy in the Somali Community with Nuriya Benson and Khan. Their personal stories and journeys, is life better, and how the Somali community deals with apostasy. Their channel Waaq Nation The youtube version of this podcast can be found here: https://youtu.be/Lyg8v-j4UCE Here are the timestamps for this podcast: 0:00 Introductions1:01 What is "WAAQ nation"3:06 New Nomad's journey out of Islam (Openly asking questions and debating Christians)7:40 Nun Benson's background in Islam and her journey out of Islam (How Islam cut shot her childhood years and exposure to the internet)13:00 Expectations for Muslims - towing the party lines (Is it related to the problems faced by Somali people today?)20:00 Old traditions VS Islam (A Somali context of liberal society and a Sunni society, Wahhabism destroying graves)27:35 Paradox of Salafism being against terrorism but most terrorists being Salafis.30:55 Over trusting religious leaders? Mental problems, trauma, and religion.37:10 Using Islam to justify heinous acts, submission in Islam40:20 Is assimilation and integration possible for Somali and Muslim refugees given the religious teachings?44:50 Uncoupling Islam and Somali identity.46:11 Plugin for WAAQ nation and channel announcements46:50 Is religion affecting Somalis from walks of life equally?51:15 How is life after Islam?53:50 Nun's response.57:30 Final remarks for the stream