Afghanistan, May 15 -- Several U.S. lawmakers strongly oppose ending protections for Afghan refugees, warning it endangers allies who supported American forces during the war.
A number of U.S. lawmakers, particularly from the Republican Party, have strongly criticized the Department of Homeland Security's recent assertion that Afghanistan is now a safe country. They argue that such a claim is unrealistic and dangerous, especially in light of the Trump administration's decision to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Afghan refugees. Lawmakers warn that this move puts at risk the lives of those who stood alongside U.S. forces during the two-decade war.
The Department of Homeland Security recently announced the termination of TPS protec...