Trump administration to end temporary protected status for Somalis
NBC News • • nation
Key Points:
- The Trump administration has announced the end of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somali immigrants, requiring them to leave the U.S. by March 17, 2026, according to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
- The administration cited improved conditions in Somalia as the reason for ending TPS, with DHS Secretary Kristi Noem stating that Somalia no longer meets the criteria for TPS and that allowing Somali nationals to stay is against U.S. national interests.
- This move is part of a broader crackdown on immigration from certain countries in Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East, with President Trump specifically targeting Somalis in recent weeks amid concerns over crime and fraud scandals involving Somali communities.
- The U.S. initially granted TPS
