NPR (Ximena Bustillo) - They fought for the U.S. in Afghanistan. Now they worry about losing their green cards
When the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan five years ago, thousands of Afghans who helped U.S. troops were brought here to rebuild their lives. But now, some fear the U.S. may want to send them back.
AI:Afghans who served alongside U.S. troops during the war in Afghanistan are now facing the potential loss of their green cards and legal status due to shifting administrative policies five years after the U.S. withdrawal. Despite their service in securing American interests, these allies are currently caught in a bureaucratic struggle as the federal government's lack of consistent enforcement threatens their ability to remain in the country. This situation highlights a growing crisis for those who were relocated to rebuild lives here, leaving them vulnerable to deportation and undermining the integrity of commitments made during the conflict.Open