Lawmakers Push Back on Afghan Relocation Decisions

Over 80 U.S. lawmakers, including Republicans and Democrats, have requested the Trump administration to reverse plans of deporting Afghan nationals to unsafe third countries. These Afghans aided U.S. forces in Afghanistan. The request highlights moral and national security responsibilities, urging safe, stable relocation processes while honoring past promises.

More than 80 U.S. lawmakers have urged the Trump administration to halt any moves to deport Afghan nationals to potentially unsafe third countries.

In a letter addressed to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, bipartisan members of the House emphasized moral and national security obligations to those who supported U.S. forces. The lawmakers, including Democratic Representative Jason Crow of Colorado, who led the letter, are calling for a reevaluation of plans for 1,100 stranded Afghans in Qatar.

The Trump administration has been criticized for planning to relocate these individuals to places like the Democratic Republic of Congo, amid concerns over safety and stability. The letter stresses the essential roles Afghan allies played during the two-decade mission in Afghanistan and demands secure relocation pathways to uphold U.S. commitments.