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The Trump administration on Tuesday announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somalia, requiring Somali nationals to leave the U.S. by March 17.

The Trump administration on Tuesday announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somalia, requiring Somali nationals to leave the U.S. by March 17.

In a statement to Fox News, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem stated that "Country conditions in Somalia have improved to the point that it no longer meets the law's requirement for Temporary Protected Status."

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In a statement to Fox News, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem stated that "Country conditions in Somalia have improved to the point that it no longer meets the law's requirement for Temporary Protected Status."

"Temporary means temporary," she added. "Further, allowing Somali nationals to remain temporarily in the United States is contrary to our national interests. We are putting Americans first."

"Temporary means temporary," she added. "Further, allowing Somali nationals to remain temporarily in the United States is contrary to our national interests. We are putting Americans first."

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

There are 2,471 Somali nationals currently in the U.S. under TPS, with another 1,383 individuals holding pending TPS applications. According to Congressional Research Service data from 2025, 705 Somali-born individuals nationwide have TPS status.

There are 2,471 Somali nationals currently in the U.S. under TPS, with another 1,383 individuals holding pending TPS applications. According to Congressional Research Service data from 2025, 705 Somali-born individuals nationwide have TPS status.

The decision comes as DHS continues <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2026/-federal-agents-deploy-to-minneapolis-amid-fraud-probe">immigration enforcement operations in Minneapolis</a> 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.

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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.

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.

Ending TPS for Somalis ignores the reality that Somalia remains plagued by al-Shabaab violence, severe drought and humanitarian crises that have displaced millions. Sending 2,471 people back to dangerous conditions puts lives at risk based on unsubstantiated fraud claims that scapegoat an entire community. This decision targets Minnesota for its diversity while federal agents terrorize communities.

Ending TPS for Somalis ignores the reality that Somalia remains plagued by al-Shabaab violence, severe drought and humanitarian crises that have displaced millions. Sending 2,471 people back to dangerous conditions puts lives at risk based on unsubstantiated fraud claims that scapegoat an entire community. This decision targets Minnesota for its diversity while federal agents terrorize communities.

Somalia's conditions have improved enough to no longer justify temporary protection, and allowing Somalis to remain contradicts national interests when billions in taxpayer dollars have been stolen through organized fraud. Minnesota has become ground zero for immigration fraud within Somali clans who lied on documents to access programs meant for vulnerable Americans.

Somalia's conditions have improved enough to no longer justify temporary protection, and allowing Somalis to remain contradicts national interests when billions in taxpayer dollars have been stolen through organized fraud. Minnesota has become ground zero for immigration fraud within Somali clans who lied on documents to access programs meant for vulnerable Americans.

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There's a 50% chance that at least 10 countries will formally recognize Somaliland as an independent state before February 2037, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There's a 50% chance that at least 10 countries will formally recognize Somaliland as an independent state before February 2037, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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