Yemeni Americans feel ‘betrayed’ as Trump revokes immigration protections

Al JazeeraEN 5 min read 100% complete by Ali HarbFebruary 17, 2026 at 09:44 PM

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Yemeni Americans, particularly in Michigan, are expressing feelings of betrayal after President Trump revoked Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Yemenis in the US. The Department of Homeland Security's decision ends deportation protection for eligible Yemenis who cannot safely return to their war-torn country. Some Yemeni American leaders, who previously supported Trump in the 2024 election due to dissatisfaction with Democratic policies, now criticize his "arbitrary and cruel" immigration policies. They argue that Trump is disregarding the realities and laws and pushing an anti-immigrant agenda. Yemen was initially designated for TPS in 2015 due to ongoing conflict and humanitarian crises.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Israel 40% Gaza Strip 50% Michigan ×260% Amer Ghalib 60% Department of Homeland Security ×270% Walid Fidama ×370% Temporary Protected Status ×470% Yemen ×680% United States ×480% Donald Trump ×790%

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temporary protected status 90% yemeni americans 90% donald trump 80% immigration protections 80% yemen 80% deportation 70% immigration crackdown 70% us homeland security 60% anti-immigrant agenda 50% 2024 election 50%

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