Overview

• The Trump administration welcomed 59 white South African Afrikaners to the U.S. under an expedited refugee program, bypassing typical vetting timelines.
• On the same day, the administration ended Temporary Protected Status for Afghans, citing improved conditions in Taliban-led Afghanistan, a claim widely criticized.
• Episcopal Migration Ministries announced it will not assist in resettling Afrikaners, citing concerns over racial justice and ending its federal resettlement contract.
• Critics, including liberal activists and media figures, condemned the policy as racially selective, arguing it prioritizes white refugees over more vulnerable groups.
• Some Afrikaners declined relocation offers, expressing commitment to South Africa despite ongoing concerns over land expropriation and farm violence.