US Ends Temporary Protected Status for Somali Nationals Citing Improved Conditions

The US administration under President Donald Trump is ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 2,471 Somali nationals, requiring them to leave the country by March 17. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem cited improved conditions in Somalia as the basis for the decision. The move follows allegations of fraud linked to Somali communities, particularly in Minnesota, which has a large Somali population and has seen recent immigration enforcement actions and protests. Legal challenges and community opposition are anticipated.