January 13, 2026
Trump Administration Ends Deportation Protection for Somali Immigrants
The Trump administration has decided to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somali immigrants. From March 17, about 2,500 Somalis will lose legal work permits and face possible deportation. Homeland Security says Somalia’s conditions have improved. This move is part of a broader push against illegal immigration in states with large Somali communities.