Press Release

Today, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) released a statement on the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) decision to end deportation protections for Afghans residing in the United States: 

“My office has worked tirelessly to bring our Afghan allies to the United States to protect them from persecution from the Taliban.

“These brave men and women stood by our troops in Afghanistan—translating, advising and risking their lives to keep our service members safe. We made a promise to protect them in return.

“Many of these allies have since resettled in Sacramento County, building new lives and contributing to our community.

“It is unconscionable for the Trump Administration to revoke Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and now force many to return to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, where they could face persecution, imprisonment or even death.”