Council on National Security and Immigration Urges Administration to Uphold Commitments to Afghan Allies

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 17, 2025

CONTACT: Roberto Estrada 
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WASHINGTON – Council on National Security and Immigration (CNSI) today released a statement expressing deep concern over the Trump administration's decision to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 9,000 Afghans residing in the United States.

“Allowing TPS for Afghans to expire will not only endanger the lives of individuals who have supported U.S. efforts abroad but also undermine our national security by weakening America's credibility on the global stage. By removing TPS protections, the administration is signaling that it is safe for these individuals to return to Afghanistan—a nation still grappling with significant security challenges under Taliban rule.

“Many of those affected by this decision are individuals who stood alongside U.S. forces, risking their lives in support of our mission. Revoking their protected status now is a betrayal of the promises made to them.

“This decision sets a troubling precedent, suggesting that the U.S. may not honor its commitments to those who assist us in times of conflict. We urge the administration to reconsider this decision and uphold our moral and strategic obligations to Afghan allies.”

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Leaders of CNSI speak and act solely in their individual capacities, and their views should not be attributed to any organization with which they are affiliated.

About CNSI: The Council on National Security and Immigration is a group of American national security leaders who believe immigration reforms are imperative to bolster and maintain the United States’ global leadership in the 21st century. Find out more here: www.cnsiusa.org