Overview
- The Department of Homeland Security has revoked Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 11,700 Afghan migrants, effective July 14, 2025.
- Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem justified the decision by asserting that Afghanistan's security and economy have improved, making TPS unnecessary.
- Critics, including bipartisan members of Congress and advocacy groups, argue the move endangers Afghans who supported U.S. forces and face persecution under Taliban rule.
- The Taliban government welcomed the decision, framing it as recognition of progress in Afghanistan’s security and economic conditions.
- This policy shift coincides with rare diplomatic dialogue between the U.S. and the Taliban, marking the first significant contact since the U.S. withdrawal in 2021.