America is filled with unwelcome immigrants. And Trump is working to get them out.
Now ICE announced a brand new operation coming to these two states.
Expanded Enforcement Efforts
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents are set to launch operations in Kansas and Ohio as part of an ongoing initiative to apprehend illegal Somali immigrants, according to sources close to the matter cited by The Daily Wire.
More than 200 ICE officers from nationwide will mobilize to these states to execute arrests, a federal law enforcement insider revealed.
This move builds on the Trump administration’s determined focus on Somali nationals without legal status, prompted by disclosures of extensive welfare fraud in Minnesota—where perpetrators, largely of Somali origin, allegedly diverted billions in taxpayer funds through fraudulent nonprofits and shell entities, with some money reportedly reaching Somalia and even the terrorist organization Al-Shabaab, as detailed in a recent City Journal investigation.
Successful Outcomes in Minnesota
The administration previously surged over 100 ICE officers into Minneapolis, directing them to detain hundreds of Somali illegal immigrants facing existing deportation orders.
Despite pushback from certain local officials, including Democratic Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey—who vowed non-cooperation with federal agents and support for the Somali population—the effort resulted in over 400 arrests, per Department of Homeland Security figures.
President Donald Trump directly criticized Frey, labeling him “a fool” for prioritizing the city’s large Somali community.
“I wouldn’t be proud to have the largest Somalian [population]. Look at their nation … it’s not even a nation, it’s just people walking around killing each other,” Trump recently said.
“These Somalians have taken billions of dollars out of our country,” Trump said, adding that “the Somalians should be out of here.”
Strategic Advantages in New Targets
The Department of Homeland Security has not yet commented on the planned actions in Kansas and Ohio.
In contrast to Minneapolis, neither state operates as a sanctuary jurisdiction. Kansas passed a 2022 law prohibiting sanctuary cities statewide.
Ohio hosts the nation’s second-largest Somali community, making it a logical extension for enforcing immigration laws and protecting public resources.
This proactive approach underscores the administration’s commitment to upholding border security, combating fraud, and prioritizing American taxpayers.
