US Vets Support Afghan Interpreters Facing Deportation
Following the US withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, many Afghan allies who had assisted US forces now face the threat of deportation under the current political climate. In response, US military veterans have formed “Battle Buddies” to support Afghan refugees at immigration hearings, acting as a show of solidarity. These veterans aim to protect their former allies from deportation, recognizing the moral and legal obligation to those who aided the US military. The group now has over 900 volunteers across the country who hope to deter the actions of federal agents. This is due to the termination of programs that once protected these individuals and a growing fear of returning to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.
John Q. Hosedrinker