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Eagan mayor and residents press for visible support as federal enforcement affects Somali community
Summary
Mayor McGuire outlined city engagement with the Somali community and intergovernmental coordination after region-wide federal enforcement; residents urged stronger public statements and protections while staff described meetings with community leaders and law-enforcement coordination.
At the Feb. 2 Eagan City Council meeting residents and council members focused significant time on regional federal immigration enforcement actions and their impact on the local Somali and East African communities.
Mayor McGuire addressed the situation during council comments, saying the city has been actively engaged in community outreach and intergovernmental coordination. He described a community meeting convened by city staff with Somali and East African residents and said city staff, including Chief Omari, have been meeting with community members and immigrant-owned businesses. The mayor…
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