An appeals court temporarily extended protected status for nearly 12,000 Afghans in the U.S. amid a legal challenge against the Trump administration’s decision to end it, citing potential harm to those affected. This decision reflects ongoing concerns about safety for Afghans, especially women, if they are forced to return to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.
Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: An appeals court has decided to keep special protections for nearly 12,000 Afghans living in the United States for a little longer, even though there was a plan to take them away.
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