Washington D.C. - The Trump administration has announced its intention to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Afghanistan, effective July 2025. This decision, announced by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), will end deportation protections for Afghans who have been residing in the United States under the TPS program. TPS was initially granted due to ongoing conflict and instability in Afghanistan.
The DHS stated that conditions in Afghanistan have improved sufficiently to warrant the termination of TPS. However, critics argue that the security situation remains precarious, and many Afghans could face significant hardship if forced to return. The decision is expected to impact thousands of Afghans currently living and working in the U.S. with TPS status.
Advocacy groups have expressed strong opposition to the decision, urging the administration to reconsider. They argue that the termination of TPS will disrupt lives, families, and communities. The debate over the future of Afghan TPS recipients is likely to continue in the coming months as the July deadline approaches.
US to End Deportation Protections for Afghans in July
The Department of Homeland Security announced that Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Afghans will end in July. This program currently shields eligible Afghans from deportation. The decision could affect thousands who have sought refuge in the United States. The administration cites improved conditions in Afghanistan as the reason for the termination.
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