Trump Administration Ends Somali TPS: A Question of National Security or Political Retaliation?

In a decisive yet controversial step, the Trump administration announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somalis on March 17, signaling another chapter in its broader push to enforce immigration laws strictly. While this action ostensibly reflects an America First principle prioritizing lawful immigration and national security, it also invites scrutiny over whether politics are driving enforcement more than principled policy.Is Somalia’s Situation Truly Improved or Is Politics Clouding Judgment?The Department of Homeland Security claims conditions in Somalia have improved enough to revoke TPS protections that have been in place since 1991 when the country plunged into civil...