April 2026: TRUMP PRESIDENCY Federal officers raid 22 businesses, many Somali-linked, in Minneapolis

Federal officers raid 22 businesses, many Somali-linked, in Minneapolis
"Federal law enforcement officers have conducted raids on more than 20 businesses in Minneapolis, many with ties to the Somali immigrant community, as part of an investigation into misuse of federal funds, the Department of Justice said Tuesday.

Officers executed 22 federal search warrants at businesses in the city during the operation, which began early Tuesday, according to a Justice Department official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to disclose details of the ongoing investigation. The official said it was not an immigration enforcement operation.

Federal officials searched day cares, businesses and some residences, said another person familiar with the probe who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss it.
Mahamed Cali, the owner of a building where a day care center was raided, said federal agents arrived Tuesday morning with a warrant, spoke to the owner of the Metro Learning Center and left with a box of files. He said about 40 businesses operated out of the building. Most of those businesses closed for the day after the searches, he said." WashingtonPost