Politics & Government

Minnesota Rep. Tom Emmer Calls For Deportation Of Somali-American Citizens Engaged In Fraud

"If they're here illegally, deport them immediately; if they're naturalized citizens, revoke their citizenship," Emmer said in the post.

(WCCO)

December 31, 2025

In a post to Facebook on Monday night, Minnesota Congressman Tom Emmer wrote, "I'm calling for the denaturalization and deportation of every Somali engaged in fraud in Minnesota."

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"If they're here illegally, deport them immediately; if they're naturalized citizens, revoke their citizenship," Emmer said in the post.

WCCO reached out to Emmer for comment, but a spokesperson declined on his behalf.

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