U.S. Reviews Protected Status for Somali Nationals
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The U.S. government is considering ending a program that protects certain Somali nationals from deportation. This review follows President Donald Trump's recent pledge to terminate these protections.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed the evaluation. The program, known as Temporary Protected Status (TPS), allows citizens from designated countries to live and work in the U.S. due to unsafe conditions in their home nations.
The review specifically affects Somalis residing in Minnesota. A final decision on terminating the protections is expected after the evaluation is complete.