The Trump administration has made a significant decision to abruptly halt services for refugees in the United States, including Afghans, as per a memo obtained. This move has left agencies that provide crucial support to recent arrivals stunned and scrambling to understand the implications.
The memo, which affects tens of thousands of refugees, appears to bar them from receiving assistance such as caseworker support and housing during their first three months in the country. This decision is particularly concerning for Afghans who aided the US during the war and are now at risk of being left without essential support.