The Trump administration is delivering on its promises yet again. The Department of Homeland Security announced Tuesday it's terminating Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somalis, putting over 1,000 individuals on notice for deportation after March 17 amid a massive welfare fraud investigation that has rocked Minnesota's Somali community.
This decisive action comes as federal investigators continue unraveling what appears to be systematic fraud within the Somali community, particularly in Minnesota where taxpayers have been bilked out of millions through bogus welfare schemes. Under Secretary Kristi Noem's leadership, DHS is finally putting American taxpayers first instead of turning a blind eye to rampant abuse.
"Temporary means temporary," officials emphasized, making it crystal clear that the days of indefinite protected status are over under the Trump-Vance administration. Those currently in the country on TPS without other legal status will face removal proceedings unless they voluntarily depart by the March deadline.
Patriots Celebrate Long-Overdue Action
Americans are rallying behind this common-sense enforcement. Social media user @redroof2000 captured the public sentiment perfectly, posting: "GET THE FRAUDSTERS OUT OF OUT USA BY WHATEVER MEANS NECESSARY TO MAKE IT HAPPEN!!" The Washington Times also reported on what they called the end of "deportation amnesty for Somalis."
In a move that shows this administration's commitment to helping voluntary compliance, DHS is encouraging individuals to use CBP's mobile app to report their departure, which even includes assistance with plane tickets. That's more generous than most countries would offer to people who've been gaming the system.
This action represents exactly the kind of enforcement patriotic Americans voted for when they put Trump back in the White House. While the Biden regime allowed fraud to flourish unchecked, the Trump administration is restoring the rule of law and protecting hardworking taxpayers from being exploited by those who abuse our generosity.
How long will it take other fraudulent TPS programs to get the same scrutiny they deserve?