Feds making it harder for immigrants to send money to family

By: Atra Mohamed

Outlets: Minnesota Reformer

Published: March 10, 2026

Words: 1,235

Last Updated: 1 hour, 36 minutes ago

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Since the start of Operation Metro Surge in December, the Trump administration has waged an economic battle on the Somali community, using the threat of detention — including of legal residents, citizens, as well as refugees who had their temporary protected status revoked — to scare away commerce in once-bustling places like Karmel Mall.

Now, the administration is extending the siege all the way to Africa, putting up new taxes and regulations on the …

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