"We are deeply disappointed that the administration has chosen to end the Somali TPS program in Minnesota, a legal lifeline for families who have built their lives here for decades,"
"This decision, fueled by harmful misinformation campaigns that we believe have external political motives, will tear families apart and send individuals to a country they have not known for over 20 years."
"This is not just a bureaucratic change; it is a political attack on the Somali and Muslim community driven by Islamophobic and hateful rhetoric. We strongly urge President Trump to reverse this misguided decision,"
President Trump announced ending Temporary Protected Status for Somali immigrants in Minnesota, citing concerns about money laundering and gang activity and saying the move was effective immediately. Community leaders and advocates expressed deep disappointment and fear, calling the action politically motivated and driven by Islamophobic rhetoric. Jaylani Hussein warned that the decision would tear families apart and send people to a country many have not known for decades. Minnesota hosts the nation’s largest Somali population at over 26,000, though only about 430 currently hold TPS. Immigration experts said legally revoking protections before their scheduled March expiration would be difficult.
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