ICE’s large enforcement surge in Minnesota—part of a DHS operation deploying as many as 2,000 federal officers—has rattled the Twin Cities’ Somali community, officials, residents say. (pbs.org) Reporters document heavy federal presence and raids that have driven away customers; Somali-owned shopping hubs like Karmel Mall report precipitous drops in foot traffic and sales. (yahoo.com) Business owners warn they are losing revenue, struggling to pay rent, and fear closures or bankruptcy. (yahoo.com) Community leaders, civil-rights groups and local officials say the sweep has targeted Somalis amid fraud investigations and sparked protests and legal challenges. (muckrack.com)

<p>ICE’s large enforcement surge in Minnesota—part of a DHS operation deploying as many as 2,000 federal officers—has rattled the Twin Cities’ Somali community, officials, residents say. (<a href="https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/2000-federal-agents-sent-to-minneapolis-area-to-carry-out-largest-immigration-operation-ever-ice-says?utm_source=openai">pbs.org</a>) Reporters document heavy federal presence and raids that have driven away customers; Somali-owned shopping hubs like Karmel Mall report precipitous drops in foot traffic and sales. (<a href="https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/karmel-mall-once-bustling-center-165509848.html?utm_source=openai">yahoo.com</a>) Business owners warn they are losing revenue, struggling to pay rent, and fear closures or bankruptcy. (<a href="https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/karmel-mall-once-bustling-center-165509848.html?utm_source=openai">yahoo.com</a>) Community leaders, civil-rights groups and local officials say the sweep has targeted Somalis amid fraud investigations and sparked protests and legal challenges. (<a href="https://muckrack.com/jazmine-ulloa/articles?utm_source=openai">muckrack.com</a>)</p>

ICE’s 2,000‑agent surge has hollowed Minneapolis’ Somali districts—Karmel Mall emptied, owners fear collapse. (cbsnews.com) According to AP. What do you think? Comment.

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