With temporary protections for some Afghans set to expire, appeals court steps in
July 14, 2025
An appeals court has briefly extended protections for nearly 12,000 Afghans in the U.S. under Temporary Protected Status. The Department of Homeland Security had announced in May that TPS for Afghans would end, leaving many at risk of deportation. On Monday, the nonprofit CASA appealed the decision and secured a one-week stay. The court has asked both sides to submit briefs this week. Advocates argue that many Afghans supported U.S. efforts during the war and deserve safety. TPS allows individuals to work and avoid deportation but doesn’t provide a path to citizenship, making its renewal precarious.