(FOX 9) - President Donald Trump’s travel ban will go into effect Monday, and 12 countries are on the list, including Somalia. Minnesota is home to more than 86,000 Somali immigrants. One Twin Cities Somali community leader says he’s not surprised by Trump’s travel ban.
Trump's travel ban includes Somalia
What we know:
On Wednesday, President Trump put a travel ban in place, citing national security concerns. The Trump Administration says the countries in the ban don’t have secure systems to screen people for passports or visas. And that a number of people stay in the U.S. past their visa’s expiration.
Somali leader feels community is targeted
What they're saying:
"There is fear, there is disappointment, there is and mostly will be felt for those who are way back, who are waitin