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Afghans facing deportation from US include relatives of those who worked alongside American forces; plane will take them to Pakistan

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Ghosh, P. (2026, October 31). Afghans facing deportation from US include relatives of those who worked alongside American forces; plane will take them to Pakistan. Times of India. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/afghans-facing-deportation-from-us-include-relatives-of-those-who-worked-alongside-american-forces-plane-will-take-them-to-pakistan/articleshow/135405789.cms

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Times of India · collected 2026-10-31 · by Poulomi Ghosh

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Detained Afghan migrants, including relatives of those who worked with U.S. military forces during the war in Afghanistan, face deportation as early as next week. A deportation flight is planned to take individuals from Louisiana to Pakistan before continuing on to Afghanistan. Immigration advocates fear these deportees could be persecuted or tortured under Taliban rule. Charlotte Moyal's husband, for instance, has been held in immigration detention and may be deported soon despite having assisted American forces. While the U.S. State Department maintains that all countries must manage their borders responsibly, some Democratic lawmakers like Representative Scott Peters criticize the administration for potentially endangering former allies.
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As of October 31, 2026, the Trump administration plans to deport over 150 Afghan immigrants from the U.S. to Afghanistan via Pakistan in one of the largest single expulsions of Afghans since the Taliban takeover in 2021. The detained individuals include family members of those who collaborated with U.S. military forces during the war, raising concerns about their safety upon return to Taliban-controlled areas. Critics argue that sending these vulnerable immigrants through Pakistan is a legally dubious workaround, potentially endangering lives by forcing them into active conflict zones or severe security crises. Rights advocates warn this move violates due process and could expose deportees to persecution or torture in Afghanistan. The first deportation flight is expected as early as Monday from Louisiana to Pakistan before continuing onward to Afghanistan.

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A department spokesperson said earlier this week that the US maintained its position that "all countries must be able to manage their borders and immigration processes in a manner that ensures the safety, security, and prosperity of their citizens.
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🔮 Dozens of Afghan migrants detained in the United States are expected to be deported as early as next week, potentially including relatives of Afghans who worked alongside American military forces during the war in Afghanistan.

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Dozens of Afghan migrants detained in the United States are expected to be deported as early as next week, potentially including relatives of Afghans who worked alongside American military forces during the war in Afghanistan. asserted
who → detain → Afghanistan
The planned removals have sparked alarm among immigration lawyers, refugee advocacy groups and families, who fear those sent back could face persecution or torture under Taliban rule. uncertain
those → plan → rule
According to lawyers, advocacy groups and relatives of detained migrants, dozens of Afghans are expected to be deported early next week. uncertain
dozens → accord → Afghans
A court filing reviewed by ABC News in the case of one Afghan immigrant indicates that a deportation flight scheduled for next week is expected to take the individual to Pakistan, followed by further transportation to Afghanistan. asserted
flight → review → Afghanistan
Advocates and families have previously told ABC News that hundreds of Afghan immigrants are currently being held in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facilities in Louisiana. asserted
hundreds → tell → Louisiana
Many international deportation flights depart from the state. asserted
flights → depart → state
Families fear relatives could face Taliban persecution The possible deportations have heightened anxiety among families, particularly those whose relatives have connections to the US military or government. Charlotte Moyal told ABC News that her husband, who has been in immigration detention for more than a year, was recently transferred from a detention facility in Pennsylvania to one in Louisiana. Moyal said her husband was informed that he could be deported from the United States as early as next week. Families fear that if their relatives are ultimately sent to Afghanistan, they could face torture or persecution from the Taliban because of their association with the United States. uncertain
they → fear → States
Shawn VanDiver, founder and president of AfghanEvac, a nonprofit organisation supporting Afghans evacuated from their home country following the US withdrawal, said families of those detained were terrified. asserted
families → support → those
"Anybody from Afghanistan is in danger if they get sent back," VanDiver told ABC News. asserted
VanDiver → send → News
US administration defends immigration policy asserted
administration → defend → policy
The US State Department defended the administration's position on immigration and deportations. asserted
Department → defend → immigration
A department spokesperson said earlier this week that the US maintained its position that "all countries must be able to manage their borders and immigration processes in a manner that ensures the safety, security, and prosperity of their citizens. asserted
that → say → citizens
However, the possibility of deporting Afghans who assisted American forces has drawn criticism from Democratic lawmakers. Democratic Representative Scott Peters, a longtime supporter of Afghan refugees, said the planned removals could put vulnerable people at serious risk. "Afghans who stood with American troops, and their families, are being quietly loaded onto a plane to Pakistan, where they will very likely be pushed to the Taliban-controlled Afghanistan," Peters said in a statement. uncertain
Peters → deport → statement
He accused the administration of potentially putting former allies and their families in danger. asserted
He → accuse → danger
"If this administration has its way, we would be throwing our vulnerable allies into the jaws of mortal danger. asserted
we → have → danger
This decision needs to be reversed," he added. asserted
he → need → ?
The planned deportations have renewed concerns among Afghan refugee advocates about the future of people who sought safety in the United States after the Taliban returned to power following the withdrawal of American forces in 2021. asserted
Taliban → plan → 2021
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