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Afghan Journalist Fights Asylum with Veterans' Support in California

8/20/2025

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Afghan journalist Abdul seeks political asylum in California after torture by the Taliban since the US withdrawal in 2021.
Ten veterans supported his court case, advocating for Afghan refugees at risk of deportation.
Many Afghans, once welcomed in the US, now fear deportation due to program terminations.
Veterans emphasize that abandoning allies threatens US national security and credibility.

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Story summary

Afghan journalist Abdul seeks political asylum in California after torture by the Taliban since the US withdrawal in 2021.
Ten veterans supported his court case, advocating for Afghan refugees at risk of deportation.
Many Afghans, once welcomed in the US, now fear deportation due to program terminations.
Veterans emphasize that abandoning allies threatens US national security and credibility.