ICE planning to deport Afghans through Pakistan, official says, prompting fears for their safety
US plans to deport Afghans through Pakistan spark safety concerns
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- Primary Driver: US plans to deport Afghans through Pakistan spark safety concerns
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As of November 3, 2026, the US had planned to deport detained Afghans to Afghanistan through Pakistan. This move prompted fears for their safety, as Afghanistan is controlled by the Taliban.
A federal judge temporarily blocked the plan on the same day, halting the deportation of dozens of Afghans. The judge's decision was met with relief from those who had been advocating for the detainees' safety.
The US had been preparing to send the Afghans to Afghanistan, but the judge's intervention has put the plan on hold for now. The fate of the detained Afghans remains uncertain, as the court's decision is only temporary.
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After outcry, US ground flight that would have sent Afghans to the TalibanUSA Today · 23h ago
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Deportation of Dozens of Afghans Blocked by Federal Court, for NowThe New York Times · 23h ago
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The obvious questions
What is the current status of the US plan to deport Afghans?
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the plan, halting the deportation of dozens of Afghans.
Why are there concerns about the safety of Afghans being deported to Afghanistan?
Afghanistan is controlled by the Taliban, which has raised fears for the safety of those being deported.
What is the next step in the process?
The fate of the detained Afghans remains uncertain, as the court's decision is only temporary.
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