US EditionTrump admin puts thousands of Afghan refugees at risk of deportation. How will it impact SC?
- The Trump administration announced it will end Temporary Protected Status for Afghans on July 14, putting about 11,700 people at risk of deportation across the U.S., including nearly 6,000 in South Carolina.
- This decision comes after the 2021 extension of TPS following the U.S. Military exit and Taliban takeover, though some officials and advocacy groups argue that Afghanistan remains unsafe for returnees due to ongoing conflict and repression.
- Many Afghans affected supported U.S. Forces during the war or worked as interpreters, journalists, or activists, while the Taliban maintain harsh repression, especially against women, who face bans on education and employment.
- Advocates condemn the move as a betrayal, highlighting fears that deported Afghans could face persecution or worse, with one saying, "It is time for you to leave the United States," and others noting the deep humanitarian crisis.
- The termination of TPS risks forcing vulnerable Afghans, many who helped U.S. Efforts, back into danger under Taliban rule, intensifying calls from Congress, veterans, and nonprofits to reconsider the decision.
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'It is time for you to leave the United States': Thousands of Bay Area Afghans get letter from DHS
A Department of Homeland Security letter sent to Bay Area Afghan parolees states: "It is time for you to leave the United States. Don't attempt to remain in the United States. The federal government will find you. Please depart the United States immediately."
Afghan refugees deserve better than a one-way ticket back to the cruelty they left behind
Trump's Department of Homeland Security recently issued a news release stating that the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Afghans in the U.S. will expire on May 20 and be terminated on July 12.
Afghans for Trump group feels abandoned after administration revokes refugee protections
Afghan American activists urge President Donald Trump to reconsider ending TPS for Afghans, highlighting the dangers under Taliban rule and the flawed security claims by DHS.
'Callous': Senator shreds Trump for kneecapping key allies who helped US troops
Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), speaking to CNN, tore into President Donald Trump's move to strip deportation protections away from thousands of Afghans who risked their lives to help U.S. troops carry out their mission against the Taliban in that country.The decision has sparked intense backlash, incl...
Afghans in U.S. feel betrayed as Trump ends deportation protection
LONDON - When the Taliban seized Afghanistan, public prosecutor Roya fled for her life - 18 months and 11 countries later she arrived in the United States believing she had finally found safety.
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