Shala Gafary

Shala Gafary, Managing Attorney at Human Rights First, and Jennifer Quigley, Senior Director of Government Affairs, discuss the challenges Afghan evacuees face as they seek permanent citizenship in the U.S. They highlight the uncertainty surrounding thousands of pending asylum applications and the impact of losing immigration status. The conversation also explores the proposed Afghan Adjustment Act, its previous failures, and potential strategies for passage this year, shedding light on the urgent need for legislative solutions and continued advocacy.