Afghans in California reeling amid Trump administration travel ban, end of deportation protections
Los Angeles TimesSaturday, July 26, 2025 at 10:00:00 AM
Thousands of Afghan refugees and immigrants in California—many of whom fled the Taliban—are facing a double blow: the Trump-era travel ban still restricts new arrivals, while the recent termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) leaves nearly 12,000 Afghans at risk of deportation. For families who’ve built lives here, the sudden loss of legal protections adds fear and instability to an already precarious situation.
Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about policy shifts—it’s about real people who thought they’d found safety. Many Afghans in the U.S. worked alongside American forces or escaped persecution, and now face being uprooted. The story highlights how changes in immigration rules ripple through communities, leaving families in limbo. For California, where many Afghans have resettled, the stakes are especially high.
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