The Trump administration has officially announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somali nationals residing in the United States, mandating their departure by March 17. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stated that conditions in Somalia have sufficiently improved, no longer meeting the legal requirements for TPS, emphasizing that "Temporary means temporary." This decision, however, comes despite reports indicating persistent violence from al-Shabaab militants, severe drought, and widespread humanitarian crises in Somalia. This policy reversal affects an estimated 700 to 2,500 Somali nationals who currently hold TPS or have pending applications. TPS was initially granted to Somalis in 1991 due to civil war and precarious conditions, and successive administrations, including President Joe Biden in September 2024, had repeatedly renewed it, with the last extension set to expire in March 2026. Trump's announcement follows previous declarations in November where he linked Somali immigrants to alleged fraud in Minnesota and used derogatory terms, sparking a significant ICE crackdown in the Minneapolis area. Minneapolis and St. Paul have since filed a lawsuit against the administration, alleging that the state is being targeted. The termination is expected to face legal challenges, given the reliance interests of long-term TPS holders.