Many Afghans living in the U.S. fear being tortured or killed if they get deported

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Sayedyaqoob Qattali moved to Houston with his family after legally entering the United States in late 2023.

Roughly 200,000 Afghans came to the U.S. after the Taliban seized control in Afghanistan in 2021. Many are worried about their future as President Trump has steadily eliminated legal protections.

(Image credit: Sayedyaqoob Qattali)

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