Afghans who helped the U.S. are in dangerous limbo after Trump's order on refugees

Many Afghans who risked their lives working for the U.S. government or military are facing uncertainty with the pause on the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program. This includes individuals like Surayya, who used to work on women’s rights projects with the U.S. Embassy in Kabul. The pause affects over 40,000 Afghans actively pursuing resettlement in the U.S., including lawyers, judges, and military members who supported American troops. The suspension raises concerns about fulfilling promises made to Afghan allies and the future of pathways like the Special Immigrant Visa program.

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