BREAKING: The Trump administration has just REVOKED temporary protected status for THOUSANDS of Somalis living in the United States, including Minnesota They MUST leave the US by March 17, or face deportation 🔥

🚨 BREAKING: The Trump administration has just REVOKED temporary protected status for THOUSANDS of Somalis living in the United States, including Minnesota
They MUST leave the US by March 17, or face deportation 🔥

**U.S. Government Moves to End Temporary Protected Status for Somali Nationals**

**WASHINGTON, D.C. —** In a significant shift in immigration policy, the Trump administration has announced plans to revoke Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somali nationals living in the United States, a move that would require those affected to leave the country by **March 17, 2026**, or risk deportation

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has stated that conditions in Somalia have improved sufficiently to no longer warrant the extended protections under U.S. law, though critics argue that ongoing security, humanitarian, and political challenges in the country remain severe. TPS has been in place for Somali nationals since **1991** due to decades of conflict and instability.

The decision follows a broader immigration enforcement push by the administration, including a major deployment of federal agents to Minnesota — home to the nation’s largest Somali-American community — to target alleged immigration and fraud violations. ([AP News][2])

President Trump previously posted on social media his intention to terminate TPS protections specifically for Somalis in Minnesota, citing unverified claims of fraud and criminal activity. However, immigration law experts emphasize that *only the Department of Homeland Security* can legally alter or revoke TPS designations, and any changes must follow formal rule-making procedures. ([InForum][3])

Local leaders and advocates in Minnesota have condemned the move as discriminatory and potentially destabilizing for families who have lived and worked in the U.S. for years. They note that of the roughly **700 Somali nationals currently holding TPS**, a large portion resides in Minnesota, where many have deep community ties and U.S.-born children. ([FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul][4])

Legal challenges are expected, with immigrant rights groups preparing to contest the policy in court. Advocates argue that ending TPS could separate families and place people at risk if returned to unsafe conditions in Somalia. ([FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul][5])

As the March deadline approaches, the Somali-American community and civil rights organizations are mobilizing resources and legal support to help those impacted navigate the rapidly changing immigration landscape.