ICE director Todd Lyons told Newsmax on Thursday that widespread fraud in asylum and temporary protected status programs undermines lawful immigrants and leaves communities exposed, as President Donald Trump presses for an immediate end to TPS protections for Somali nationals living in Minnesota.
Appearing on “Rob Schmitt Tonight,” Lyons fielded questions about what federal action may follow Trump’s call to immediately terminate TPS for Somali residents once Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem formally initiates the process.
Schmitt asked whether agents would enter the Minneapolis neighborhood known as Little Mogadishu if TPS is lifted. Lyons said ICE prepares for any shift in legal status.
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