The Lawfare Podcast The Potential for an Afghan Adjustment Act
Aug 31, 2023
The podcast discusses the challenges faced by Afghan evacuees relocated to the US, including their legal status, asylum applications, and the consequences of losing immigration status. It also explores the situation for Afghans in Afghanistan and their attempts to leave the country. The podcast highlights the potential passage of the Afghan Adjustment Act in Congress, which aims to provide permanent residence and a pathway to citizenship for Afghan evacuees. Listeners are encouraged to take action by supporting the act and providing legal aid to Afghan refugees in the US.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Status of Afghan evacuee asylum applications and challenges of reparole program
02:55 • 8min
Consequences of Losing Immigration Status and the Need for Support
11:10 • 2min
Afghanistan's Exodus: Seeking Refuge and Facing Legal Challenges
13:40 • 5min
Passing the Afghan Adjustment Act
18:42 • 21min
Taking Action for the Afghan Adjustment Act
40:03 • 2min