Afghanistan, Nov. 10 -- Democratic lawmakers in the US House of Representatives have launched an effort to restore deportation protections for Afghan nationals, seeking to force a vote on legislation that would reinstate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) through July 2029.
According to NBC News, the renewed congressional push comes amid concerns over the Trump administration's efforts to deport Afghan nationals, including plans to send some immigrants and asylum-seekers to Pakistan before returning them to Afghanistan. A federal judge has temporarily blocked the proposed deportations, adding to pressure on lawmakers to secure protection for Afghans facing removal.
The effort is being led by Reps. Jason Crow, a Colorado Democrat and former ...