UPDATE: President Donald Trump has announced plans to revoke the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somalis, impacting hundreds who have lived in the United States under this program for years. The decision, confirmed via a social media post on Friday, specifically targets the large Somali community in Minnesota, home to an estimated 42,500 foreign-born Somalis, although only a small number are currently covered under TPS.
URGENT DEVELOPMENTS: Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stated during an event in Minneapolis on Sunday that her office would evaluate the termination of TPS for Somalis. If the status is revoked, it would apply nationwide, not just in Minnesota. Officials must provide a 60-day notice before any changes take effect. This program has allowed individuals from crisis-stricken countries to live and work in the U.S., but many are now facing uncertainty.
IMPACT: The implications of this decision could be profound for Somali families across the nation, who have relied on TPS as a means of stability amidst ongoing turmoil in their homeland.
In a separate urgent case, a mother from Kirkland, Washington, has been charged with manslaughter after allegedly failing to obtain necessary medical care for her 10-year-old daughter, who suffered from Type 1 diabetes. The girl died on July 18 after slipping into a coma, suffering from diabetic ketoacidosis, a serious complication of her condition.
Lloydina Shnea McAllister, 42, was arrested on November 4 and pleaded not guilty during her arraignment on November 13. She is currently held at the King County Correctional Facility with bail set at $1 million. Investigators revealed that during a road trip that began on July 17, the child exhibited severe symptoms of her illness, yet the family passed 31 hospitals over 714 miles without seeking help.
NEXT STEPS: The situation remains critical as communities react to these developments. Advocacy groups are likely to mobilize in response to the TPS revocation, while the court proceedings for McAllister will continue, drawing attention to the responsibilities of caregivers in health crises.
Stay tuned for more updates on these unfolding stories as they develop.
