US agents increasingly arresting Afghan asylum seekers, lawyers say: ‘A huge chilling effect’
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- Immigration agents in the U.S. are increasingly arresting Afghan asylum seekers, particularly men awaiting court hearings, creating a climate of fear among recent arrivals. An example is Amir, who was detained after being pulled over while driving home from an English class in Bloomington, Indiana. This trend raises concerns about the safety of Afghan nationals in the U.S.
- The arrests of Afghan asylum seekers signal a significant shift in immigration enforcement, leading to a chilling effect where individuals feel unsafe to leave their homes. Lawyers representing these individuals express alarm over the implications for their clients' safety and legal rights.
- This situation reflects broader immigration policy challenges, particularly following the Trump administration's recent decisions to halt immigration applications from Afghanistan and other countries due to national security concerns. The ongoing scrutiny of Afghan nationals, especially in light of recent violent incidents involving individuals from Afghanistan, has intensified fears and uncertainty among asylum seekers.
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