U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to end temporary deportation protections for Somali immigrants living in Minnesota, a move that could affect thousands of residents in the state.
The protections, established under the Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) programme, shielded Somalis from deportation and allowed them to work legally in the United States. Trump said the decision reflects his administration’s broader efforts to tighten immigration policies.
Advocates for Somali communities in Minnesota expressed concern, warning that the termination of DED could lead to job losses, family separations, and uncertainty for long-term residents who have built their lives in the state.
The Department of Homeland Security will provide guidelines on how the policy change will be implemented, including timelines for individuals affected to adjust their immigration status or prepare for potential deportation.
This announcement adds to the ongoing national debate over immigration enforcement and protections for vulnerable immigrant communities in the United States.
