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Trump's TPS Decision Sparks Outcry Over Afghan Deportations

5/26/2025

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The Trump administration's decision to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Afghans threatens to deport thousands, igniting fierce backlash from veterans and advocates. They warn that this move jeopardizes the safety of those who supported U.S. missions in Afghanistan amid ongoing Taliban threats. Advocacy groups are taking legal action, highlighting the urgent humanitarian crisis unfolding in the country.

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The Trump administration's decision to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Afghans threatens to deport thousands, igniting fierce backlash from veterans and advocates. They warn that this move jeopardizes the safety of those who supported U.S. missions in Afghanistan amid ongoing Taliban threats. Advocacy groups are taking legal action, highlighting the urgent humanitarian crisis unfolding in the country.