Trump Moves to End Protections for Somali Immigrants in Minnesota, Faces Ongoing Congressional Challenges
Former President Donald Trump announced late Friday his governance will “promptly” terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somali migrants residing in Minnesota, escalating efforts to dismantle the program designed to prevent deportation amid ongoing instability in their home country. The decision impacts hundreds of Somali immigrants who have built lives in Minnesota,offering a haven from prolonged conflict and humanitarian crises.
This action represents the latest in a sustained campaign by the Trump administration to curtail protections for immigrants, despite repeated legal challenges and congressional opposition. TPS is granted to nationals of designated countries experiencing armed conflict, natural disaster, or other extraordinary and temporary conditions. The move throws the future of thes families into uncertainty and is highly likely to face swift legal action, mirroring previous attempts to end similar protections for other national groups.
Separately, Trump has publicly questioned the recent removal of Representative Marjorie Taylor greene from Congress, suggesting her departure may not be permanent. This follows a House vote to expel Greene over ethics violations, a rare and significant action highlighting ongoing divisions within the Republican party.
Catch up on previous developments: Read updates from November 21, 2025, regarding the Trump administration’s actions.
