A bipartisan group of senators has called on congressional leaders, specifically Schumer & McConnell, to increase the number of special immigrant visas available for Afghans who assisted the U.S. during America's longest war. These Afghan allies, who stood shoulder-to-shoulder with American troops, are now facing grave risks from Taliban reprisals. The senators argue that reducing the number of visas sends a negative message worldwide about the U.S.'s commitment to its allies. The move to raise the visa limit reflects concerns over the safety of these individuals as the pathway to the United States is in danger of closing.
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As advocates fear that special US visas for Afghans could run out, senators push to authorise additional visas for those who worked with the US military and now face Taliban reprisals. đź”—: https://t.co/bIiqc5xdCM https://t.co/e9EAoAavwa
Senators from both major political parties are urging congressional leaders to ensure that more visas are made available to Afghans who worked alongside U.S. troops in America’s longest war before a crucial pathway to safety in the United States closes. https://t.co/0sceigrFWz
More than a dozen senators said Congress needs to raise the limit on the number of special immigrant visas the U.S. can process for Afghans. https://t.co/x078DfZWPR
For two decades, the U.S. military mission in Afghanistan relied on trusted Afghan allies who stood shoulder-to-shoulder with American troops. We promised to protect them—just as they did for us. But now, they are at grave risk as the Taliban continue to hunt for them. https://t.co/NQ6E5XzCja
We have an obligation to the Afghan allies and their families who aided us during 20 years of war. Cutting back on the number of visas available to them sends a message to the world: just because you stand by us doesn’t mean we’ll stand by you.  https://t.co/l5UlJjUjv4
Senators urge congressional leaders to make visas available for Afghans who aided the US https://t.co/Z05QtIeEV0
Scoop: In a letter to Schumer & McConnell, a bipartisan group of senators are urging that more visas are made available to Afghans who worked alongside U.S. in America’s longest war before a crucial pathway to safety in the United States abruptly closes. https://t.co/jlbTljzwdy