LD. 🚨 ILHAN OMAR JUST GOT “SCHOOLED” ON TPS LAW — OR DID SHE? 😳⚡.LD

Rep. Ilhan Omar’s sharp response to President Trump’s November 21, 2025, announcement terminating Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somalis underscores her apparent misunderstanding of the legal process, as DHS—not the president directly—holds authority over designations, rendering her overreach claims misguided. Omar labeled Trump “deranged” for allegedly overstepping, insisting even “students know the limits,” yet the 1990 Immigration Act empowers DHS Secretary Kristi Noem to review and end TPS after 60-day notice, aligning with Trump’s directive. This highlights how rhetoric often eclipses procedure: Trump’s Truth Social post signaled policy, but execution follows law.​

Omar rallied at Minnesota’s Capitol on November 23 with AG Keith Ellison, decrying state-specific targeting as illegal—Somalia’s TPS expires March 2026 for ~700 nationwide, ~400 in MN. She vowed status adjustments, but Noem confirmed nationwide review per statute, citing 30+ years of “temporary” abuse amid fraud like Feeding Our Future ($250M stolen, al-Shabaab links). Somali gangs and terror financing justified scrutiny, not whim.​​

Legal Framework Clarified

TPS shields crisis-hit nationals (war, disaster); DHS designates 6-18 months, renewable. Presidents influence via secretaries—Trump’s first term slashed 10 nations, SCOTUS upheld. Omar’s “not president’s power” ignores cabinet chain: Noem’s call follows review, not tweet. Critics note her rally ignored 4K+ removal orders pending.​

Trump’s Minnesota focus—largest U.S. Somali hub (80K-100K)—ties to crime, fraud; policy nationwide. Omar: “Good luck… vast majority citizens,” downplaying ~400 at risk.​

Omar’s Rally and Backlash

Amid vigils, Omar reassured TPS holders: “We will make sure your status is adjusted.” DFL allies blasted “hate,” but GOP mocked irony—her district epicenter. Gateway speculated her status scrutiny over marriage fraud claims. Trump retorted: “She should go back.”​

Noem: “TPS meant temporary… integrity needed.” Review applies uniformly, countering Omar’s state carve-out gripe.

Political Reality Check

Omar’s defiance galvanizes base pre-midterms, but exposes gaps: rhetoric vs. statute. Trump’s admin, criticized rhetorically, legally sound—DHS acts, not Oval fiat. Polls: 65% GOP back ends; Dems sue.​

MN braces: schools crisis-ready, businesses alert. Omar’s law lecture ignores precedents; DHS reins supreme. As deportations loom, process prevails—rhetoric doesn’t rewrite code.