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U.S. to Send Dozens Back to Afghanistan, Despite Risk of Persecution

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Trump administration plans first large-scale deportation of Afghans to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan

The Trump administration is preparing to deport approximately 150 Afghan immigrants from Louisiana to Pakistan, where they are expected to be expelled to Afghanistan despite concerns they could become Taliban targets. This marks the first large-scale removal flight of Afghans back to Taliban control.

Oct 30, 2026·7 sourcesImmigrationU.S. asylum & refugee policyTrump administrationSupreme CourtEnforcement, deportations & ICE/CBPUS third-country deportation policyU.S. immigrationHuman rightsU.S. Supreme CourtTrump immigration policy
Trump administration plans first large-scale deportation of Afghans to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan
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