Zoubair Sangi, a prominent advocate for Afghan refugees and leader of the Afgh. for Trump organization, has issued a public appeal to President Donald Trump, urging him to reconsider the administration’s decision to end temporary protected status (TPS) for Afghan nationals who fled the Taliban regime. Sangi argues that ending TPS would leave thousands of vulnerable individuals without legal protections, potentially forcing them to return to a country where they face persecution.
The TPS designation, which allows for temporary residency and work authorization, was originally granted to Afghans fleeing the Taliban’s takeover in 2021. With the administration’s recent decision to terminate the status, many Afghans who have been in the U.S. for years now face the risk of deportation or indefinite detention. Sangi’s call for reconsideration reflects broader concerns about the humanitarian impact of the policy, with advocates warning that the decision could place thousands of lives in jeopardy.
Supporters of the TPS cutoff argue that it is a necessary step in upholding U.S. immigration laws and reducing the number of individuals who entered the country without proper documentation. However, critics maintain that the policy lacks nuance, failing to account for the complex realities faced by many Afghans who have been unable to obtain permanent residency or refugee status. As the debate continues, the humanitarian crisis remains a central issue in the discussion over U.S. immigration policy.