Minnesota Day Care Targets of Harassment and Fear Amid ICE Raids
In a small daycare center in Minnesota, strangers have been showing up uninvited to the door, claiming that the facility is rife with fraud. Despite a lack of evidence, these individuals are leaving the owners feeling threatened and scared.
The situation started after a video was posted on YouTube, claiming widespread fraud at daycares in the state that were siphoning government funds but not providing care for any children. The video featured Nick Shirley visiting multiple Somali-run daycares, some of which appear closed or uncooperative when he asks to see the children.
However, unannounced inspections by state officials found the centers operating normally and had prior records of inspections and monitoring that prove they have been serving children. Some instances of fraud at child care centers in Minnesota have previously been reported and investigated by state officials, but there is no evidence of widespread abuse.
Despite this, the video has created a powerful narrative of rampant abuse, drawing attention from the president and precipitating a surge in ICE activity that has transformed South Minneapolis into a war zone. Two people have already been killed by federal agents, and children, including babies and toddlers, have been hurt and detained.
Child care providers, particularly those who are Somali Americans, are facing high levels of harassment as strangers show up at their doors asking to gain access to the children inside. The fear is not only about the strangers but also that ICE may come for the parents, children, or staff.
A community mobilization effort has sprung up to support staff, centers, and families affected by the raids. Parents are delivering food, watching over teachers, and standing watch in the lobby to ensure everyone's safety. The situation is described as a "knee-jerk reaction" that will ultimately harm providers who had nothing to do with the false allegations.
The video has also created panic among parents whose children attend schools in Minneapolis. Some families are hiding their kids from school, while others are taking them on rides using spare booster seats and car seats to ensure their safety.
A group of grandparents and parents recently showed up to a training session at one of the daycare centers to learn how they could step in as volunteers should the center lose additional staff and be unable to meet teacher-to-student ratios. The community has come together to support each other, with many resolving to be more careful about who comes and goes from schools.
As one parent put it, "We are not going to be Minnesota nice." Parents have found creative ways to talk to their kids about the situation, using phrases like "What do we want? We want them to leave" and "We want our immigrant friends to feel safe."
The daycare owners, including Fay and Dawn Uribe, are feeling attacked as Somali Americans. They are facing high levels of harassment and fear, which is not only affecting their business but also their personal safety.
In this situation, the community's response has been inspiring, with many parents stepping up to support each other and ensure everyone's safety. However, it remains to be seen how long this will last, as the situation continues to escalate and the impact on families and children grows.
In a small daycare center in Minnesota, strangers have been showing up uninvited to the door, claiming that the facility is rife with fraud. Despite a lack of evidence, these individuals are leaving the owners feeling threatened and scared.
The situation started after a video was posted on YouTube, claiming widespread fraud at daycares in the state that were siphoning government funds but not providing care for any children. The video featured Nick Shirley visiting multiple Somali-run daycares, some of which appear closed or uncooperative when he asks to see the children.
However, unannounced inspections by state officials found the centers operating normally and had prior records of inspections and monitoring that prove they have been serving children. Some instances of fraud at child care centers in Minnesota have previously been reported and investigated by state officials, but there is no evidence of widespread abuse.
Despite this, the video has created a powerful narrative of rampant abuse, drawing attention from the president and precipitating a surge in ICE activity that has transformed South Minneapolis into a war zone. Two people have already been killed by federal agents, and children, including babies and toddlers, have been hurt and detained.
Child care providers, particularly those who are Somali Americans, are facing high levels of harassment as strangers show up at their doors asking to gain access to the children inside. The fear is not only about the strangers but also that ICE may come for the parents, children, or staff.
A community mobilization effort has sprung up to support staff, centers, and families affected by the raids. Parents are delivering food, watching over teachers, and standing watch in the lobby to ensure everyone's safety. The situation is described as a "knee-jerk reaction" that will ultimately harm providers who had nothing to do with the false allegations.
The video has also created panic among parents whose children attend schools in Minneapolis. Some families are hiding their kids from school, while others are taking them on rides using spare booster seats and car seats to ensure their safety.
A group of grandparents and parents recently showed up to a training session at one of the daycare centers to learn how they could step in as volunteers should the center lose additional staff and be unable to meet teacher-to-student ratios. The community has come together to support each other, with many resolving to be more careful about who comes and goes from schools.
As one parent put it, "We are not going to be Minnesota nice." Parents have found creative ways to talk to their kids about the situation, using phrases like "What do we want? We want them to leave" and "We want our immigrant friends to feel safe."
The daycare owners, including Fay and Dawn Uribe, are feeling attacked as Somali Americans. They are facing high levels of harassment and fear, which is not only affecting their business but also their personal safety.
In this situation, the community's response has been inspiring, with many parents stepping up to support each other and ensure everyone's safety. However, it remains to be seen how long this will last, as the situation continues to escalate and the impact on families and children grows.
but i'm more concerned about the community coming together to support each other 
it's amazing to see parents, grandparents, and volunteers standing watch outside daycare centers just to ensure everyone's safety 
and its even better that kids are being taught about the importance of empathy & understanding in phrases like "we want our immigrant friends to feel safe" 
The whole thing is just a perfect example of how a false narrative can snowball out of control. I mean, come on, no evidence of widespread abuse, but the video is still getting traction and now we got ICE showing up at daycare centers like they're running some kind of cartel operation. It's all about xenophobia and fear-mongering here. The fact that parents are taking to social media to express their outrage and "We want our immigrant friends to feel safe" vibes, it's all just a bit too convenient for me.
its like a total knee-jerk reaction & not even based on facts 
the fact that 2 ppl already got killed is just devastating 
& whats worse is the kids are getting hurt & detained 
i feel so bad for these families & community 
this is literally insane. The way ICE is handling this situation is so messed up 
. These daycare centers are not doing anything wrong and yet people are showing up uninvited, threatening the staff and the kids 
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. These parents are stepping up and showing that they won't stand for this kind of harassment 
. They're even teaching their kids about it in a way that's clear but not scary 
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the community is coming together to support each other but I'm worried it won't last long. We need to spread love and kindness, not fear and hate 
ICE Raids are causing a real crisis in South Minneapolis! 
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We need to support our immigrant communities and advocate for policy changes that address the root causes of these raids 
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That's some crazy talk! And now parents are hiding their kids from school or taking them on wild rides to avoid the "war zone" 
It's like, can't we all just get along & focus on helping these families instead of spreading fear-mongering vids? 
I hope this situation gets sorted out soon, but for now, let's keep spreading love & kindness instead of hate 
lets keep that positivity vibes going 
its like they didnt even think about how it would affect the parents and kids 
️ ice is doing their job but this is not the way to do it 
... and now 2 people have been killed by federal agents? that's insane 
... it's a knee-jerk reaction that's going to harm innocent people... what's next? ICE shows up at schools and starts detaining kids just because their parents are Somali Americans? that's not right 
. I feel for the daycare owners, Fay & Dawn, being targeted as Somali Americans 
? Like, finally! The narrative of widespread abuse is just not true, and we need to be more careful with what we believe online 
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? i swear, they're like little ninjas - always finding ways to "help" w/ their booster seats and car seats 
. The fact that people are showing up uninvited and claiming fraud without any evidence is just so suspicious 
. And the way they're teaching their kids about this situation is so brave - "We want them to leave" and all that... my kid would never say something like that, but I'm proud of these parents for speaking truth to power 
. I hope this situation gets resolved soon and people can start living their lives without all the fear and harassment 
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And what really gets me is that some parents are hiding their kids from school or taking them on wild rides just to feel safe 
The grandparents and parents who showed up for a training session to help out the daycare centers were super cool 
. On the other hand, I get that the Somali Americans in these daycares have been getting a raw deal - it's not fair they're being singled out and harassed like this 
. But at the same time, the way the community's rallying around them is kinda... intense? Like, some people are even using phrases to calm their kids down, but in a weird way that's still kinda aggressive 
! These daycare centers have been doing their jobs just fine, but because of one video, everyone's freaking out 
. It's like, come on people, can't we be kind and understanding instead of jumping to conclusions? 
I think the community response has been awesome 
, but it's not going to solve anything if we keep talking about the problem and not the solutions 
These parents are being so creative with how they're teaching their kids about this situation 
I love how parents are finding ways to empower their kids with positive messages