Donald Trump’s disgraceful attacks on Minnesota’s Somali community are injecting more of his poisonous racism into our beloved home state. Hearing him single out our people based solely on their race and country of origin is downright disgusting.

We Minnesotans know the truth. Our Somali and East African neighbors are by our bedsides caring for us when we’re sick. They’re educating our children to be good citizens. They’re growing our economy and contributing to our common prosperity every day. They are a big part of what makes Minnesota one of the best places to live, work, learn, and raise a family.

Minnesotans stand up for our neighbors when they’re under attack. And as Minnesota’s Attorney General, I will use every tool I have to protect all our neighbors, including our vibrant Somali community, from these dangerous, racist threats. Our neighbors deserve no less.