Somali immigrants
Trump Administration Halts Immigration Processing for 19 Non-European Countries Citing Security Concerns
Dec 03, 2025 01:41 pm CST
The Trump administration has suspended all immigration applications from 19 non-European countries, including green card and citizenship processing, citing national security concerns following recent incidents. The pause affects countries already under partial travel restrictions and requires thorough re-reviews of pending applications. This move represents a shift toward tightening legal immigration pathways alongside the administration's existing deportation efforts.
Trump Attacks Somali Immigrants and Rep. Ilhan Omar in Controversial Cabinet Meeting Remarks
Dec 03, 2025 04:20 am CST
President Trump denounced Somali immigrants during a cabinet meeting, calling Somalia a failed state and targeting Rep. Ilhan Omar amid a major fraud investigation in Minnesota involving Somali Americans. The remarks come after his administration ended deportation protections for Somalis that had been in place since 1991.