President Trump has announced plans to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for about 700 Somali immigrants currently living and working in the US under this programme.
TPS allows people from countries experiencing conflict or disaster to stay temporarily in the US.
- This change affects Somali nationals who have been protected from deportation and allowed to work legally.
- Ending TPS could lead to deportations and disrupt communities, especially in areas with significant Somali populations like Minnesota.
MNN Take: The decision reflects a shift in US immigration policy regarding temporary protections, impacting individuals who have lived in the US for years under TPS.
Sources: NYTimes US