Overview
- President Trump posted Friday that he was immediately ending Temporary Protected Status for Somalis in Minnesota, alleging Somali gangs and money laundering.
- Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said DHS will evaluate Somalia’s designation in line with the law and that any action would be nationwide, with current protections running through March 2026.
- DFL officials and Somali community leaders gathered at the Minnesota Capitol to denounce the rhetoric, warning it stigmatizes residents and reaffirming support for affected families.
- Immigration attorneys and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison say the president lacks authority to end TPS or target a single state, and they are exploring legal options for any formal move.
- Republicans cite fraud cases such as Feeding Our Future to justify a reassessment, though prosecutors have not alleged terrorism financing; DHS separately announced TPS will end for Myanmar on Jan. 26.