Thousands of LGBTQ+ vets were promised pardons. Only 4 have succeeded.
Former President Joe Biden pledged to use his clemency powers to right ‘an historic wrong.’ Why did it fall so short of its promise?
By Leah Rosenbaum
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Advocates recruit vets to attend Afghan allies’ immigration hearings
The effort is designed to show support for legal immigration of more Afghans who worked alongside American forces during the war overseas.
Trump issues travel ban, bars Afghans from entry into US
The executive order cited Afghanistan's poor vetting measures and a visa overstay rate as reasons for the ban.
By Riley Ceder
Trump administration plans to end Afghan relocation programs
The White House plans to shutter a program that relocates Afghan nationals who are endangered because of their involvement with U.S. war efforts.
By Riley Ceder
Trump pardons Army officer who defied COVID prevention rules
Former 1st Lt. Mark Bashaw was convicted of disobeying rules about face masks and virus testing before he was forced out of the service.
DHS ends deportation protections for Afghans
Refugees from Afghanistan previously granted temporary protected status may now be forced to return to a region many feel is unsafe.
By Riley Ceder