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Trump ends TPS for Somali nationals in Minnesota

PUBLISHED Nov 22, 2025, 7:40 AM ET

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Center 81%

Right 14%

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United States: President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he is immediately terminating Temporary Protected Status for Somali nationals in Minnesota, posting on Truth Social that 'Somali gangs are terrorizing' the state and alleging money laundering. The decision affects a TPS designation first granted in 1991 and most recently extended; official records show about 705 Somalis hold TPS nationwide. Minnesota hosts the largest US Somali community, and leaders including Governor Tim Walz and Rep. Ilhan Omar criticized the move. Prosecutors have pursued fraud cases in Minnesota. Legal, humanitarian and policy consequences expected. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Najma A. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

1990–1991: U.S. Congress creates TPS; Somalia receives TPS designation in 1991.
July 2024: DHS most recently extends Somali TPS due to conditions in Somalia.
Early November 2024: Administration ends TPS for South Sudan and signals further rollbacks.
22 November 2024: President Trump posts on Truth Social terminating TPS for Somalis in Minnesota.
22–23 November 2024: Political leaders and community advocates publicly criticize the move; legal and humanitarian responses begin.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 21
Right Leaning:: 3
Left Leaning:: 1
Neutral:: 17
Distribution:: Left 5%, Center 81%, Right 14%

Who Benefited

Federal immigration enforcement agencies and political allies prioritizing stricter immigration controls are positioned to gain enforcement authority, policy momentum, and public messaging advantages from the termination of Somali TPS for Minnesota.

Who Impacted

Somali TPS beneficiaries in Minnesota, their families, and local social and legal service providers will face increased legal uncertainty, potential deportation risk, and added strain on community supports.