(Minneapolis, 2026-01-15 18:46:00) –
The Minneapolis Delegation of the Minnesota House of Representatives has criticized the Trump administration’s decision to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somali nationals, calling it a departure from longstanding bipartisan policy.
The decision places long-standing Minnesota residents at risk of losing their legal status and facing uncertainty, according to a statement released by the delegation. TPS is granted to individuals from countries facing conditions that prevent their safe return,such as conflict or instability.
- The Minneapolis Delegation criticized the end of TPS for Somali nationals.
- the delegation stated the decision impacts Minnesota residents who have legally lived, worked, and raised families in the state.
- TPS is granted based on conditions of conflict and instability in designated countries.
Delegation’s Concerns
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“These decisions place long-standing Minnesota residents-who have lived, worked, and raised families here legally-at immediate risk of losing their lawful status and being forced into uncertainty,” the delegation said in a written statement. They added that ending TPS protections does not alter conditions in Somalia but “does create fear,disrupt families,and destabilize communities here at home.”
Community Impact
The Minneapolis Delegation emphasized the importance of immigrant and refugee communities to Minnesota. “Immigrant and refugee communities are an essential part of Minneapolis and minnesota,” they stated. “They are our neighbors, coworkers, healthcare workers, educators, small-business owners, and civic leaders. Our state is stronger because of their contributions, and we will continue to advocate for policies that protect the safety, dignity, and stability of every community impacted by these decisions.”
Members of the Delegation
The Minneapolis Delegation in the house includes Reps. Michael Howard, Fue Lee, Esther Agbaje, Sydney Jordan, Mohamud Noor, Katie Jones, Jamie Long, Aisha Gomez, Anquam Mahamoud, Samantha Sencer-Mura and Emma Greenman.
Why It Matters
The termination of TPS for Somali nationals represents a significant shift in immigration policy, potentially impacting hundreds of individuals and families in Minnesota who have built lives in the state under the protection of this status. The delegation’s statement highlights the human cost of the decision and underscores the importance of considering the impact on established communities.
Time.news based this report on a statement from the Minneapolis Delegation of the Minnesota House of Representatives.
Expanded News Report:
(Minneapolis, 2026-01-15 18:46:00) – The Minneapolis Delegation of the Minnesota House of Representatives sharply criticized the Trump administration’s decision to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somali nationals, calling it a departure from longstanding bipartisan policy. The move threatens the legal status of hundreds of Somali Minnesotans who have resided in the state for years, potentially leading to deportation.
The decision, announced earlier this week, impacts Somali nationals who have been living in the U.S. sence conditions in Somalia qualified them for TPS. TPS is granted to individuals from countries experiencing armed conflict, natural disasters, or other extraordinary and temporary conditions that prevent their safe return. The initial designation for Somalia was granted in 1991.
