This was my experience of Operation Metro Surge as a Somali home care worker

By: Nazra Ahmed, Phillip Cryan

Outlets: Minnesota Reformer

Published: August 17, 2026

Words: 1,208

Last Updated: 1 day, 7 hours ago

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This is the story of Nazra Ahmed’s experience during Operation Metro Surge. She’s a home care worker and member of SEIU Healthcare Minnesota and Iowa. As told to Phillip Cryan, SEIU Healthcare Minnesota and Iowa executive vice president.

When Operation Metro Surge first happened, I was talking with my family: “How are we going to get groceries?” We were scared. Somebody could kill us, because we’re Somali. And President Trump is just spreading all …

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