Trump to End Temporary Protected Status for Somalis
President Donald Trump has announced the immediate end of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somali immigrants living in Minnesota, claiming the cut is part of his crime prevention policies. Trump said on Truth Social that Somali TPS holders are “hereby terminated,” urging deportation with the message, “Send them back to where they came from. It’s OVER!” TPS protected Somalis from deportation and allowed them to work, provided to those unable to safely return due to war or disaster. Minnesota hosts one of the largest Somali communities outside Africa, with around 705 TPS approvals and as many as 4,300 more eligible for renewal. TPS for Somalis was last extended in July 2024 because of ongoing danger in Somalia from Al-Shabaab insurgency. Trump’s crackdown also targets TPS beneficiaries from Afghanistan, Haiti, South Sudan, Venezuela, and other nations, and faces expected legal challenges. […]
