Afghanistan, Dec. 24 -- Afghan refugees in the United States have received ICE notices to report on Christmas Day, sparking concerns over legal access, stress, and enforcement during the holidays.
Afghan refugees in the United States have been asked to report to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) offices on Christmas Day, Afghan Evacuee Organization (Afghan Evac) said on Tuesday.
The letters, dated December 25, instruct recipients to comply with a "scheduled reporting" requirement, prompting concern from advocates who note that federal courts and legal offices are closed during the holiday period.
Shawn Vandiver, head of Afghan Evac, described the notices as "deeply troubling," warning that refugees may face enforcement actio...