US President Donald Trump has said that he did not want Somali immigrants in the United States, telling reporters they should “go back to where they came from.” He described Somalia as a country “with no structure.”

These remarks coincided with reports of a planned immigration enforcement operation targeting Minnesota’s large Somali community, including Congresswoman Ilhan Omar.

Shortly after the Trump administration tightened immigration controls, including halting asylum decisions, reviewing green cards, and considering new travel bans.