Attorney says Somali asylum cases are now being fast-tracked after judge temporarily pauses termination of TPS
By Ubah Ali, The Associated Press
March 17, 2026 / 10:26 PM CDT / CBS/AP
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There is relief for thousands of Somalis with federal protection, allowing them to live in the United States, many in Minnesota, after a U.S. court ruling last week temporarily paused the looming termination of Temporary Protected Status for immigrants from Somalia.
U.S. District Judge Allison D. Burroughs' ruling said there would be "weighty" consequences if Somalia's TPS designation is allowed to expire on Tuesday.
"Over one thousand people will face 'a myriad of grave risks,' including detention and deportation, physical violence if removed to Somalia, and forced separation from family members," the ruling said.
Burroughs said implementing an administrative stay and deferring ruling on the postponement gives both sides time to file briefs on the emergency motion.
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