Minnesota state representative Samakab Hussein’s phone has been ringing constantly since President Donald Trump announced new travel bans on people from 12 countries–including Somalia–Wednesday night.

“Some of them are afraid, some of them are concerned, some of them are confused,” said Hussein, who represents parts of St. Paul.

Hussein says the restrictions, which go into effect on Monday, are already causing shockwaves in the Somali-American community. Though the ban exempts green card holders and those with existing visas, he says many callers are cornered they could be turned away anyway from entering the US.

“I got a gentleman who was crying and he's been working with these kids for nine years to bring America. Finally he has been granted for a visa and he's really worried to make sure that his kids might not join him to seek the American dream that he has been pursuing for many years,” said Hussein.

Hussein said others are considering canceling plans abroad to attend weddings and funerals.

Trump cited national security concerns Wednesday for imposing the new restrictions. But Hussein says it’s all to reminiscent of the president’s move to ban travel to the U.S. by citizens of seven predominantly Muslim countries during his first term.

“It is really devastating. It looks like the Trump regime are targeting for those faith Muslim populated countries,” sad Hussein. “That’s not the American ideals that we know.”