Trump administration moves to end deportation protection for Somalis

BBC News - WorldEN 2 min read 100% complete January 13, 2026 at 05:43 PM

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The Trump administration has announced that it will end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somali immigrants, effective March 17. This decision will impact approximately 2,471 Somalis with existing TPS and 1,383 people with pending applications, making them eligible for deportation. The move is based on improved country conditions in Somalia, which no longer meet the law's requirement for TPS. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stated that allowing Somali nationals to remain temporarily in the US is contrary to national interests. The decision comes as part of a broader effort by President Trump to reduce immigration and deport individuals deemed "garbage" from the country. The move has sparked concerns among Somali communities in the US, particularly in Minnesota, where a recent fatal shooting of a US citizen by an immigration enforcement agent has led to large protests.

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Jonathan Ross 40% Renee Good 40% Minneapolis ×260% Minnesota ×360% Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ×270% Kristi Noem ×270% Somalia ×480% Temporary Protected Status (TPS) ×680% Donald Trump ×690% United States ×390%

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temporary protected status 90% deportation 80% somali immigrants 80% trump administration 70% immigration enforcement 60% minneapolis 50% homeland security 50% national interests 50%

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