Afghanistan, June 26 -- US veterans are being recruited to support Afghan allies at immigration hearings, offering moral support and aiding them in the legal process.
Following the revocation of Temporary Protected Status for thousands of Afghan citizens by the U.S. government, two refugee advocacy organizations have launched a new initiative aimed at supporting Afghan allies at risk of deportation. The initiative, named "Warrior Friends," encourages U.S. veterans to attend immigration court hearings to support their former Afghan allies.
Launched on 25th July 2025, this program was initiated by the AfghanEvac and the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA). Its main objective is to provide moral and logistical support to Afghans ...