WASHINGTON – Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status for Afghanistan. The TPS designation for the country expires on May 20, 2025, and the termination will be effective on July 14, 2025, setting up thousands for deportation.
At least 60 days before a TPS designation expires, the Secretary, after consultation with appropriate U.S. government agencies, is required to review the conditions in a country designated for TPS to determine whether the conditions supporting the designation continue to be met, and if so, how long to extend the designation.
“This administration is returning TPS to its original temporary intent,” said Secretary Kristi Noem. “We’ve reviewed the conditions in Afghanistan with our interagency partners, and they do not meet the requirements for a TPS designation. Afghanistan has had an improved security situation, and its stabilizing economy no longer prevent them from returning to their home country. Additionally, the termination furthers the national interest as DHS records indicate that there are recipients who have been under investigation for fraud and threatening our public safety and national security. Reviewing TPS designations is a key part of restoring integrity in our immigration system.”
After consultation with interagency partners, Secretary Noem determined that conditions in Afghanistan no longer meet the statutory requirements. The Secretary’s decision was based on a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services review of the country conditions and in consultation with the Department of State. The Secretary determined that, overall, there are notable improvements in the security and economic situation such that requiring the return of Afghan nationals to Afghanistan does not pose a threat to their personal safety due to ongoing-armed conflict or extraordinary and temporary conditions. She further determined that permitting Afghan nationals to remain temporarily in the United States is contrary to the national interest of the United States.
6 thoughts on “Trump’s Homeland Security tells Afghans in U.S. they are set to be deported”
Why would any country trust the US anymore. I also remember when Hitler went down so did his Nazi squads that carried out his orders.
Yeah, this is how we treat people who helped us. However, if you are white, and from South Africa, come on over.
Were these the interpreters or just ordinary people like the South Africans ?
What difference would that make?
That’s my question?
Eventually we will alienate all our allies and when we need interpreters or help when overseas, we will find that no one trusts us enough to risk their lives for the U.S.