Stars and Stripes
Advocates condemn efforts to halt visas for Afghans who assisted US forces during war
Afghans who assisted U.S. forces during the 20-year Afghan War still should be given the chance to enter the country, advocates say, condemning the State Department’s decision to stop issuing visas ...
'Cruel, unexpected:' Refugees face canceled flights after Trump executive order
The surprise halt of travel this week scuttled the hopes of last-minute arrivals as Donald Trump's refugee shutdown took hold ...
The New York Times
Republicans Who Backed Afghan Visas Are Mum as Trump Halts Them
After a fatal shooting, the Trump administration froze a visa program for Afghans that Republicans in Congress had championed. The G.O.P. has not objected. By Megan Mineiro and Adam Sella Reporting ...
WOSU Public Media
Afghanistan native worried Afghans trying to come to US won't be allowed after fatal DC shooting
The shooting of two West Virginia National Guard members last week in Washington, D.C. is prompting the Trump administration to halt all asylum decisions and pause issuing visas for people traveling ...