Trump administration attempts to bypass restrictions on sending Afghan refugees to Afghanistan: Reports

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The Hill's Weekend Headlines — Oct. 30 - Nov. 1, 2026

The Hill's Weekend Headlines — Oct. 30 - Nov. 1, 2026

The Trump administration is proceeding with plans to effectively deport some Afghan refugees to Afghanistan, despite concerns they could become targets of the Taliban there, according to several reports.

Dozens of Afghan immigrants have been detained in Louisiana and over 150 people are expected to be deported, making this among the largest single deportations of Afghans, according to The New York Times.  

The U.S. is restricted from sending refugees straight to Afghanistan, as the country lacks diplomatic relations with the Taliban. Instead, the Trump administration plans to send the group to Pakistan,........

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