Archive · 23 Nov 2025
Trump Ends TPS for Somalis in Minnesota, Citing Fraud and Gangs
President Trump ended a special protection program for Somalis living in Minnesota.
He said Minnesota has a problem with money laundering and gangs.
The state's governor said Trump is just trying to distract from other issues.
People who help immigrants say this will hurt families.
Not many people will be affected because not many Somalis in the US have this protection.
President Trump terminated Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somalis in Minnesota
He accused Minnesota of being a 'hub of fraudulent money laundering activity' and claimed 'Somali gangs are terrorizing the people'
Governor Tim Walz criticized Trump's action as targeting an entire community to change the subject
Immigration advocates warn the decision will tear families apart and send individuals to a country they barely know
The number of affected migrants is estimated to be very small, with only 705 Somalis nationwide covered by the program
- Who
- President Donald Trump, Governor Tim Walz, Somalis living in Minnesota
- What
- Terminated Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somalis in Minnesota
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Minnesota
- Why
- Trump cited fraudulent money laundering activity and Somali gangs terrorizing people
Trump Administration
Immigration Advocates
Reason for Decision
Trump Administration
Fraudulent money laundering activity and Somali gangs in Minnesota
Immigration Advocates
Political attack driven by Islamophobic and hateful rhetoric
- Program
- Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
- Affected Population
- Somalis living in Minnesota
- Estimated Number of Affected Migrants
- Very small, around 705 nationwide
- Trump's Accusations
- Money laundering, Somali gangs
- Governor Walz's Response
- Criticized Trump's action as targeting an entire community
