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They fought for the U.S. in Afghanistan. Now they worry about losing their green cards

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They fought for the U.S. in Afghanistan. Now they worry about losing their green cards
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NPR World reports that some Afghans who supported U.S. forces during the war in Afghanistan are now worried about the security of their legal status in the United States. The story says that after the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan five years ago, thousands of these former allies were brought to the U.S. to begin new lives, but some now fear they could be forced to leave.

The piece centers on people who assisted American troops and later received a path to resettlement, including green cards. According to NPR, the concern is not just about immigration paperwork but about whether the government may reconsider protections for Afghans who were previously welcomed because of their wartime service and cooperation.

The issue matters because it affects a population that was brought to the U.S. under humanitarian and resettlement efforts tied to the end of the war. More broadly, the situation highlights continuing uncertainty for Afghans who worked alongside the United States and then had to rebuild their lives after the conflict.

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