Afghans in U.S. Face Uncertainty Due to Immigration Policies

Fear and uncertainty have surged among Afghans in the U.S. following the shooting of two National Guard members by Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal, prompting the Trump administration to tighten immigration policies for Afghans. Community leaders express concern that innocent Afghans are being unfairly targeted due to this incident, despite their condemnation of the violence. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has halted asylum decisions and is reexamining green cards for Afghan nationals, creating anxiety for many. Afghans, including those who previously served with U.S. forces, worry about the implications for their legal status and family reunifications.

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