Lawmakers announce legislation to restore office for Afghan relocation
The Enduring Welcome Act would restore a government office — closed last month by the Trump administration — that led Afghan relocation efforts
By Riley Ceder
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4 in 5 US troops surveyed understand duty to disobey illegal orders
As National Guard troops head to DC, a new survey reveals service members’ understanding of the distinction between legal and illegal orders.
By Charli Carpenter, UMass Amherst, The Conversation and Geraldine Santoso, UMass Amherst, The Conversation
Trump vows help for Afghan allies seeking safety, citizenship in US
President Trump promised more help for Afghan immigrants despite recent administration moves rolling back aid to those refugees.
Militarized zones now make up 1/3 of southern border, stirring debates
Long stretches of the border are under the supervision of nearby military bases, empowering U.S. troops to detain people entering the country illegally.
Advocates recruit vets to attend Afghan allies’ immigration hearings
The effort is designed to show support for legal immigration of more Afghans who worked alongside American forces during the war overseas.
Trump issues travel ban, bars Afghans from entry into US
The executive order cited Afghanistan's poor vetting measures and a visa overstay rate as reasons for the ban.
By Riley Ceder