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Afghan Interpreter Faces Expedited Removal Amid Asylum Plea

6/18/2025

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An Afghan interpreter, captured by ICE in San Diego, is on the brink of expedited removal after seeking asylum. Fleeing potential persecution, he entered the U.S. through the now-defunct CBP One app. His attorney warns that this treatment betrays U.S. promises to wartime allies, jeopardizing future collaborations in conflict zones. His future hangs in the balance.

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Story summary

An Afghan interpreter, captured by ICE in San Diego, is on the brink of expedited removal after seeking asylum. Fleeing potential persecution, he entered the U.S. through the now-defunct CBP One app. His attorney warns that this treatment betrays U.S. promises to wartime allies, jeopardizing future collaborations in conflict zones. His future hangs in the balance.