Consider This from NPR Afghans in the US have lost protected status. What happens now?
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Jun 19, 2025 
Monika Evstatieva, an NPR reporter, delves into the critical situation of Afghans in the U.S. whose Temporary Protected Status has been revoked. She highlights the harrowing story of former Afghan refugees battling Taliban threats while seeking safety. The discussion uncovers the uncertain future facing these individuals, especially vulnerable women and children, amid shifting immigration policies. Evstatieva also touches on the broader implications for global security, emphasizing the risks of returning Afghans to a country still under Taliban rule.
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Zee's Perilous Escape
- Zee fled Taliban persecution in Afghanistan due to severe restrictions on women and harassment targeting her as a divorced nurse.
- She undertook a dangerous journey through several countries to enter the U.S. legally on humanitarian parole but now faces deportation threats.
TPS Ending vs Afghan Reality
- The U.S. ended Temporary Protected Status for Afghans citing improved conditions in Afghanistan.
- However, many Afghans like Zee consider returning impossible due to Taliban oppression and dangers.
Legal Stay Despite Deportation Notice
- Immigration lawyer Brian Greene explains that people with pending asylum applications can legally remain in the U.S.
- He calls the DHS deportation emails propaganda, emphasizing that voluntary departures align with the administration's goal of removal.