Despite ongoing Taliban threats, the U.S. is ending some protections for Afghans

Z fled Afghanistan to escape the Taliban, and was allowed to enter and stay in the U.S. because of Temporary Protected Status. The Trump administration is ending the program in July.

Thousands of Afghans in the U.S. fear deportation as the administration revokes some protections, despite Taliban threats and ongoing instability in Afghanistan. Many fear for their lives if forced to return.

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