Khaama: In a significant blow to Afghan migrants in the United States, a federal judge in Maryland has ruled to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nearly 12,000 Afghans, leaving them vulnerable to arrest and deportation. The decision, delivered by Judge Theodore Chuang, dismissed a motion to extend TPS protections, with enforcement beginning Monday, July 14. Human rights groups, including Human Rights Watch, have sharply criticized the move, warning that forced returns to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan could endanger lives—especially for women and former U.S. allies. The concern is heightened by recent rulings from the International Criminal Court condemning gender-based oppression under the Taliban regime. Click here to read more (external link).
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