Trump administration ending temporary legal protections for Somalis
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The increased presence of immigration officers in Minneapolis began in December with a focus on the city's large Somali population. The Trump administration is now saying it's ending the temporary protected status program for Somalia, meaning beneficiaries will lose their legal status and work permits.
Breakdown
- Trump administration ends TPS for Somalia, revoking legal status for beneficiaries 8s
- About 2,500 Somali immigrants in the U.S. will lose TPS protections 14s
- DHS launches largest immigration operation in Minneapolis, deploying 2,800 agents 1m 48s
- Federal agents in Minneapolis now outnumber local police nearly five to one 2m 2s
- Operation follows political pressure after a viral video, despite low undocumented numbers 2m 19s