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Dear neighbors,
Yesterday, the federal government unleashed terror on our community by abducting Minneapolis residents. ICE was seen in our neighborhoods, taking away vital members of our community. Neighbors across our city are now living in fear of targeted violence that makes us all less safe.
Donald Trump has also used his platform to target members of our beloved Somali community. Because Donald Trump does not have any ideas on how to solve the affordability issues plaguing our country, he can only try to distract from them by pitting Minnesotans against one another. Once again, his actions have no basis in reality or facts. The vast majority of Somali Minnesotans are citizens or permanent residents; his demands will not accomplish his cruel and senseless goal. But once again, his words will inflame tensions, fuel racism, and endanger our neighbors.
As someone whose ancestors faced similar prejudice and persecution as immigrants to this country, I reject these efforts to sow division and terrorize our city. Somali Minnesotans are an essential and cherished part of our city and state. I cannot, and do not want to, imagine a Minneapolis without our Somali residents. They are our neighbors, family members, elected officials, doctors, teachers, and more. No matter what lies and bile Donald Trump spews about Minnesota’s Somali community, the simple truth is that our Somali neighbors make our state stronger. In the coming days, I will do everything we can to protect each other from this hostile federal government intent on dividing us.
We are asking you all to be safe. To support your immigrant neighbors who are fearful. To alert communities when you witness suspicious behavior.
According to our partners:
- You have the right to stay silent and to talk with a lawyer.
- You can refuse to sign documents until you talk to a lawyer.
- You have the right to not open the door unless you see a valid judicial warrant. It must have your correct address and name and be signed by a judge.
If you see any federal activity, call the MONARCA rapid response hotline at 612-441-2881.
Additionally, here are some resources on immigration compiled by our Senate DFL colleagues.
Español:
Quiero informarle que estamos presenciando un aumento en las acciones por parte de los agentes en el sur de Minneapolis.
Seguimos recibiendo información de residentes que son seguidos mientras conducen, detenidos y llevados. Les pedimos a todos que se mantengan seguros. Que apoyen a sus vecinos inmigrantes que tienen miedo. Que alerten a las comunidades cuando presencian comportamiento sospechoso.
- Tiene derecho a guardar silencio y a hablar con un abogado.
- Puede negarse a firmar documentos hasta que hable con un abogado.
- Tiene derecho a no abrir la puerta a menos que vea una orden judicial válida. Esta debe contener su dirección y nombre correctos, y estar firmada por un juez.
Si observa alguna actividad federal, llame a la línea directa de respuesta rápida de MONARCA al 612-441-2881.
Somali:
Deriska Sharafta Leh,
Waxaanu idin wargelineynaa in aan la socono hawlgal soo kordhayaa ee ciidanka nabadgelyada ee Koonfurta Minneapolis. Waxaa jira warar sheegaya dad dabagal lagu sameeyey iyaga oo gaadiidkooda wata, la joojiyey oo la kaxeystay.
Waxaanu idinka codsaneynaa in aan nabadgelyo ku nagaataan. Oo aad taageertaan deriskaaga qaxootiga ah ee aad u cabsananaya. In aad bulshada wargelisaan marka aad aragtaan waxyaabo idin shaki geliya.
Sida laga soo xigtay hay’adaha nala shaqeeya:
- Waxa aad xaq u leedahay in aad iska aamusnaato oo qareen la tashaato.
- Waad diidi kartaa in aad saxiixdo wax qoraal ah ilaa aad qareen la tashato.
- Waxa aad xaq u leedahay in aadan furin albaabka ilaa lagu tuso amar maxkamadeed oo sax ah. Waa inuu ku qoran yahay cinwaankaaga oo sax ah iyo magacaaga oo uu saxiixay qaali.
Haddii aad aragto dhaqdhaqaaq ciidanada federaalka ah, soo wac Khadka Gurmadka degdegga ah ee MONARCA 612-441-2881.
Keep in Touch
Please continue to reach out anytime if you need assistance or have questions at [email protected] or 651-297-7087.
In community,
Rep. Samantha Sencer-Mura
Minnesota House of Representatives
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