Jaylani Hussein
Jaylani Hussein is the executive director of the Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), where he advocates for the rights of the Somali-American community. Recently, he has been in the news for his criticism of President Donald Trump's remarks regarding Somali immigrants, which he described as politically charged rhetoric aimed at demonizing the Muslim community. Hussein has also highlighted concerns about a planned operation targeting Somali immigrants in Minnesota, emphasizing that a significant portion of the Somali population in the area are American citizens.
Not in the pool (under ¢1).
Recent news mentions
Jaylani Hussein leads the Somali community in resisting the federal government's actions.
El ‘sitio’ de Minneapolis: así resisten los vecinos de la ciudad demócrata el asedio migratorio de Trump | Inmigración en Estados Unidos
Spain· 2026-02-01
Jaylani Hussein is the executive director of CAIR and a prominent figure in the Somali diaspora in Minnesota.
Viaje a la comunidad somalí de Minneapolis que Trump usó como pretexto para tomar la ciudad | Inmigración en Estados UnidosSpain· 2026-01-30
Jaylani Hussein said the killing had deepened fear and anxiety within communities unsettled by aggressive enforcement tactics.
Very bad things happening in the US – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2026-01-29
Jaylani Hussein condemned the attack on Ilhan Omar as a result of ongoing smear campaigns.
Nghị sĩ Mỹ bị xịt chất lạ khi họp với cử tri
Vietnam· 2026-01-28
Jaylani Hussein stated that Mr. Bovino’s ouster should motivate protesters to continue their efforts.
Minnesota protesters vow to keep up fight against Trump’s immigration crackdown
Canada· 2026-01-27
Jaylani Hussein criticized the treatment of the Somali community as criminals for the actions of a few individuals involved in fraud.
Left and right, Minnesotans look for a way out of chaosCanada· 2026-01-23
Jaylani Hussein is the chairman of the Council on American-Islamic Relations in Minnesota and discusses the impact of crime on the Somali community.
Somalier i Minnesota är Donald Trumps nya slagpåse
Sweden· 2025-12-20
Jaylani Hussein believes Trump's attacks will ultimately strengthen the Somali community in Minnesota.
Somalis are embraced by Minnesota after being scorned by Trump
United States· 2025-12-07
Jaylani Hussein rejected the idea of collective blame for criminal activity in the Somali community.
Minnesota fraud schemes steal hundreds of millions from taxpayersUnited States· 2025-12-07
Jaylani Hussein, executive director of CAIR–Minnesota, said that faith remains central to Somali life.
Cedar-Riverside becomes 'Little Mogadishu' as Somalis settle in MinnesotaUnited States· 2025-12-06
Jaylani Hussein, executive director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations in Minnesota, said many community members now fear for their safety.
Trump 'garbage' rhetoric about Somalis draws cheers from administration, silence from Republicans and alarm from critics
Guyana· 2025-12-05
Somali-American Jaylani Hussein criticizes the American president and describes the planned operation as an attack on their community.
Trump sier han ikke vil ha somaliere i USA – myndighetene forbereder aksjon i Minnesota
Norway· 2025-12-02