US to End Deportation Protections for Somalis
- Al Jazeera
- Jan 14
- 1 min read
Original Author:Ā News Agencies
Original Publication:Ā Al Jazeera
Date:Ā January 13, 2026
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The United States administration has announced it will end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somali nationals living in the country, a move expected to affect around 1,100 people. TPS has allowed Somalis to live and work legally in the US due to ongoing insecurity in Somalia. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said conditions in Somalia had improved sufficiently and argued that extending protections was no longer in the US national interest.
The decision comes amid intensified political rhetoric and enforcement actions targeting Somali communities, particularly in Minnesota, and is expected to face legal challenges. Critics argue the move reflects a broader shift in US immigration policy that disproportionately impacts vulnerable migrant groups.
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