UNDATED-AP- The Trump administration has announced it will end Temporary Protected Status for Somali immigrants. This affects hundreds of people living in the U.S. with TPS protections. The Department of Homeland Security stated that affected Somalis must leave by March 17, 2026. Homeland Security S ecretary Kristi Noem said the decision prioritizes Americans. Trump was in Michigan on Tuesday (Jan. 13, 2026) and renewed his attacks on Somalis. The Council on American-Islamic Relations criticized the administration’s move, calling it a “bigoted attack.” Somalia has faced chronic strife and natural disasters. TPS was established in 1990 to help those fleeing unstable conditions. Critics argue the protections, meant to be temporary, often become permanent. ...read more read less