Afghanistan, Nov. 11 -- AfghanEvac has warned that US immigration authorities may resume deportations of Afghan nationals after November 16, urging Congress to take immediate action to prevent their removal as lawmakers push legislation to restore temporary protection for Afghans living in the United States.
The advocacy organisation said the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) was planning to resume deportations after November 16, although the reported schedule has not been independently confirmed by US authorities. The warning comes as several Afghan nationals face removal proceedings and legal challenges over their potential return to Afghanistan or deportation through third countries.
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