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Kristi Noem Ends TPS for Somali Nationals, Sets Deadline to Leave US

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Trump administration ends temporary protected status for thousands of Somalis in US

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Thousands of Somalis in U.S must leave by March 17

Reuters

US to end temporary protected status for Somalis in US, Fox News reports

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Trump ends temporary protected status for thousands of Somalis in US

Tampa Free Press

Somali TPS Revoked: Thousands Face March Deadline To Exit U.S. Amid Escalating Minnesota Standoff

Trump administration to end temporary protected status for Somalis

The Times of India

Leave by March 17: Trump ends Temporary Protected Status for Somali nationals amid major ICE crackdown in Minneapolis

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Trump administration ends temporary protected status for thousands of Somalis living in US

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Trump Ends Temporary Protected Status for Thousands of Somalis

Guardian

Trump administration ends temporary protected status for Somalis in US

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Trump administration revokes Temporary Protected Status for Somali migrants

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Temporary Protected Status Designated Country: Somalia

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The Trump administration announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status for Somalia, requiring Somali nationals to leave the United States by March 17, 2026. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stated that country conditions in Somalia have improved sufficiently.

The Trump administration announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status for Somalia, requiring Somali nationals to leave the United States by March 17, 2026. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stated that country conditions in Somalia have improved sufficiently.

There are 2,471 Somali nationals currently in the United States under TPS, with 1,383 individuals holding pending TPS applications, according to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services sources. Congressional Research Service data from 2025 showed 705 Somali-born individuals nationwide have TPS status.

There are 2,471 Somali nationals currently in the United States under TPS, with 1,383 individuals holding pending TPS applications, according to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services sources. Congressional Research Service data from 2025 showed 705 Somali-born individuals nationwide have TPS status.

Somalia was originally granted Temporary Protected Status in 1991 due to civil war in the African nation. President Joe Biden most recently extended the protection in September 2024, marking one of 27 extensions over the decades.

Somalia was originally granted Temporary Protected Status in 1991 due to civil war in the African nation. President Joe Biden most recently extended the protection in September 2024, marking one of 27 extensions over the decades.

The decision comes as DHS continues immigration enforcement operations in Minneapolis following allegations of a widespread fraud scheme involving members of the Somali community. An estimated 600 Somali nationals protected by TPS live in Minnesota.

The decision comes as DHS continues immigration enforcement operations in Minneapolis following allegations of a widespread fraud scheme involving members of the Somali community. An estimated 600 Somali nationals protected by TPS live in Minnesota.

During ICE operations in Minneapolis, a woman was fatally shot by an immigration officer, prompting protests across the city. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Governor Tim Walz criticized federal enforcement actions following the incident.

During ICE operations in Minneapolis, a woman was fatally shot by an immigration officer, prompting protests across the city. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Governor Tim Walz criticized federal enforcement actions following the incident.

The cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration after the immigration enforcement operation. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison alleged that targeting Minnesota for its diversity violates the Constitution and federal law.

The cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration after the immigration enforcement operation. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison alleged that targeting Minnesota for its diversity violates the Constitution and federal law.

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