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Trump Ends TPS for Somalis Amid Controversial Comments

2/10/2026

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The Trump administration ended Temporary Protected Status for Somalis, affecting about 2,400 individuals.
At a December 2 cabinet meeting, U.S. President Donald Trump described Somalia as a "shithole" nation and said Somali migrants threaten U.S. interests.
Immigration Judge Sherron Ashworth will oversee these TPS cases.
Critics say the move undermines the rights of Somali migrants amid ongoing violence in their homeland.

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The Trump administration ended Temporary Protected Status for Somalis, affecting about 2,400 individuals.
At a December 2 cabinet meeting, U.S. President Donald Trump described Somalia as a "shithole" nation and said Somali migrants threaten U.S. interests.
Immigration Judge Sherron Ashworth will oversee these TPS cases.
Critics say the move undermines the rights of Somali migrants amid ongoing violence in their homeland.