What the end of Temporary Protected Status means for Afghans in the U.S.

By Elena Burnett,

Published May 14, 2025 at 4:31 PM EDT

The Trump administration said it will end the Temporary Protected Status program for Afghanistan this summer. That means more than 9,000 refugees may be forced back to the Taliban-ruled country.

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What the end of Temporary Protected Status means for Afghans in the U.S.