Minnesota Afghans fear deportation after Trump terminates TPS

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Minnesota Afghans fear deportation after Trump terminates TPS

More than 9,000 Afghans living in the United States could face deportation when their Temporary Protected Status ends on July 14. President Donald Trump’s administration announced last week that it would not renew the status, a decision condemned by many Afghans in Minnesota and elsewhere, as well as national advocacy groups. Afghans who hold Temporary Protected Status are granted permission to work and live in the United States. The termination…

Termination of TPS for Afghans Effective July 14, 2025: Implications and Legal Challenge

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), under Secretary Kristi Noem, has announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Afghan nationals residing in the United States. The notice of termination, recently published in the Federal Register, and effective July 14, 2025, follows a review of conditions in Afghanistan and aligns with the administration’s broader immigration enforcement objectives. What Is Temporary Protected…

Rubio cites vetting concerns as Afghan allies await U.S. entry

WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Marco Rubio told lawmakers on Tuesday that internal reviews are underway to determine which Afghan allies will be allowed to enter the United States, amid growing criticism over delays and policy uncertainty. Testifying before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Rubio addressed questions about the fate of thousands of Afghans who worked alongside U.S. military and intelligence forces during the 20-year war and…