Trump Ends Protected Status for Somalis in Minnesota
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Former President Donald Trump has terminated deportation protections for certain Somali nationals living in Minnesota. He announced the decision "effective immediately" in a post on his Truth Social platform.
In the post, Trump linked the action to what he described as fraud by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. The former president did not provide specific details about these fraud claims.
The policy change removes Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for this group. TPS is a designation that allows immigrants from certain troubled nations to live and work in the United States legally.
This action means affected individuals now face potential removal from the country. The announcement did not outline a process for those impacted.