Truth #2: Learning From Rapid Response Lessons for the Next Crisis

A missed opportunity was protecting the right to seek health care, go to school, go to worship, go to work. “We had the ability to basically bring a lawsuit against the government, saying that because of their operation, they were freezing people who should be unaffected by your operation. ... We didn't really have the ability to gather their stori

By: Mikki Morrissette

Outlets: Minnesota Women's Press

Published: September 15, 2026

Words: 1,600

Last Updated: 1 day, 16 hours ago

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At the National Convergence for Democracy gathering held at the Minneapolis convention center in August, one session featured voices from the Somali community who represented experiences in law, health care, business, civic engagement, and rapid response during the federal occupation in Winter 2026. Here are a few of those voices, in part 1 of our new “This Is US” truth-telling series, supported by underwriting from the Minnesota Council of Foundations, in partnership with the Truth …

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