Donald Trump announced the immediate termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somali immigrants living in Minnesota, citing fraudulent money laundering and terror accusations without evidence.
The program, renewed 27 times since 1991, protects individuals from deportation but Trump’s move has drawn criticism for potentially lacking legal authority and targeting a specific community. Minnesota leaders and immigration experts condemned the action, emphasizing many Somalis are US citizens and highlighting the Somali community’s positive contributions.