Trump Administration Attempts to Bypass Restrictions on Sending Afghan Refugees to Afghanistan

The Trump administration is preparing to deport more than 150 Afghan immigrants via Pakistan, where they could be sent on to Taliban-ruled Afghanistan. Dozens have been detained in Louisiana, and detainees were transferred from ICE facilities nationwide ahead of a possible flight as early as Monday. The U.S. is restricted from sending people directly to Afghanistan and has no diplomatic relations with the Taliban government. DHS declined to confirm prospective removals. Critics warn return could expose people to Taliban persecution.