Chapo Trap House 1001 - The Midwest Bank feat. Maryam Mohamad (1/12/26)
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Jan 13, 2026 Maryam Mohamad, a community activist from Minneapolis, shares her insights on the tragic killing of Renee Good and the oppressive actions of ICE and DHS against the Somali community. She delves into how ICE specifically targets marginalized neighborhoods and discusses the community's resilience in the face of federal occupation. Maryam also critiques local officials for their inaction and highlights the strengthening bonds within the Somali community, using humor as a coping strategy amid adversity. Her compelling perspective sheds light on urgent social justice issues.
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Occupied City Feeling
- Maryam Mohamad describes feeling like Minneapolis is occupied with helicopters and sirens day and night.
- She says residents are on edge but trying to stay level-headed while facing federal forces.
Targeting Away From Corporate Optics
- Maryam explains ICE targets Black and brown neighborhoods away from corporate optics to avoid scrutiny.
- She notes community recording and media presence still expose those actions online.
Somali Community Under Pretext
- Maryam describes Somali Minnesotans as a small, entrepreneurial, largely U.S. citizen community under disproportionate scrutiny.
- She argues fraud prosecutions were used as a pretext for federal intervention in Minnesota.
