Trump Administration Somalia TPS Termination 2026: 1,100 Face Deportation Amid Protests

A shield that protected 1,100 Somali nationals from deportation has just been shattered. The Donald Trump administration's decision to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) marks a significant escalation in its hardline immigration agenda, leaving families in a state of legal limbo.

The Ending of Somalia TPS Protections 2026

According to reports from Reuters, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, that conditions in Somalia have improved enough to no longer justify the emergency protection. "We are putting Americans first," Noem stated, arguing that the continued presence of these nationals is contrary to U.S. national interests. The move effectively cancels work authorizations and subjects long-term residents to potential removal proceedings.

Escalating Tensions in Minnesota and Legal Fallout

The epicenter of the fallout is Minnesota, home to approximately 80,000 Somalis. The administration hasn't just stopped at TPS; it's also targeting naturalized citizens. President Trump has threatened to revoke the citizenship of any foreign-born person convicted of fraud, specifically citing alleged benefits fraud within the Somali community. In response, state officials have filed lawsuits to halt what they describe as an unconstitutional crackdown.

The situation on the ground has turned violent. Civil liberties groups are sounding the alarm after a federal immigration agent shot and killed Renee Good, a U.S. citizen and mother, who was acting as a legal monitor during a raid in Minneapolis last week. This incident has ignited widespread condemnation and transformed the policy debate into a direct confrontation over human rights and federal overreach.