Afghanistan, July 23 -- U.S. lawmakers condemned the arrest of Afghan interpreter Zia, demanding his release and warning deportation could endanger his life and betray U.S. promises.
A report by The Guardian reveals that the arrest of an Afghan interpreter who worked for years with U.S. forces has triggered strong reactions from several American lawmakers. The interpreter, known only as Zia, was detained last week in Connecticut during a routine biometric appointment for his green card application by armed, masked ICE agents.
Zia had served U.S. troops for about five years during the war in Afghanistan and fled the country with his family after the Taliban's return to power in 2021. He legally entered the U.S. in October 2024 under a Spec...