At a northern Virginia coffee shop, owner Layla Atik and her staff, hailing from Yemen, Afghanistan, and Eritrea—countries affected by President Trump’s travel ban—express deep concerns about their future. Employees like Atefeh Aslami fear returning to Afghanistan due to Taliban threats, emphasizing the ban turns their pursuit of a better life into a nightmare. Despite the ban’s justification citing security, patrons argue it misrepresents immigrants, highlighting the value they bring to society.
