Veterans groups ask Trump to reconsider immigration executive order, cite impacts on Afghan partners
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Veterans groups sent a letter to President Donald Trump on Thursday, asking him to to reconsider an executive order that could impact Afghan interpreters and their families.
Trump's order immediately pauses all processing and movements for USRAP refugees, who are referred due to threats from their association with the U.S. - such as family members of service members, and Afghan partner forces. Alexandra Koch is a breaking news writer for Fox News Digital. Prior to joining Fox News, Alexandra covered breaking news, crime, religion, and the military in the southeast.
Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs), people who directly worked for or supported the U.S. government - which includes interpreters and contractors, do not appear to be directly impacted.
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