How Minnesota became a hub for Somali immigrants in the U.S.

Key Highlights

• Minnesota has the largest Somali population in the U. S.
• The Somali community is primarily located in the Twin Cities, especially Cedar-Riverside.
• Former President Trump made derogatory remarks about Somali immigrants, calling them 'garbage.'.
• Trump expressed a desire to send Somali immigrants 'back to where they came from.'.
• The remarks come amidst discussions on stripping legal protections for some immigrants.