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Afghan National Arrested for Indecent Exposure Sparks Controversy

3/17/2026

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Basir Ahmad Safi, an Afghan national, was arrested by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on March 11 after being convicted of indecent exposure to a minor.
Safi entered the U.S. in 2021 under Biden's "Operation Allies Welcome" and faced multiple charges, including child abuse.
DHS criticized the Biden administration for allowing Safi entry, citing his unlawful residency after his status was revoked.
This incident follows a separate case where another Afghan national shot two U.S. National Guard soldiers, prompting former President Trump to suspend Afghan national entries for public safety.

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Basir Ahmad Safi, an Afghan national, was arrested by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on March 11 after being convicted of indecent exposure to a minor.
Safi entered the U.S. in 2021 under Biden's "Operation Allies Welcome" and faced multiple charges, including child abuse.
DHS criticized the Biden administration for allowing Safi entry, citing his unlawful residency after his status was revoked.
This incident follows a separate case where another Afghan national shot two U.S. National Guard soldiers, prompting former President Trump to suspend Afghan national entries for public safety.