RASC News Agency: A group of U.S. senators has expressed deep concern over the Trump administration’s recent immigration policies and foreign aid decisions, warning that these measures have placed “Afghanistani allies” in an increasingly precarious position. According to international media reports, the senators outlined their concerns in a formal letter addressed to the Departments of Defense, State, and Homeland Security. The letter, sent on Tuesday to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, underscores the potentially dire consequences of the administration’s latest executive orders, particularly those restricting refugee admissions and foreign assistance.
Publicly released by Senator Amy Klobuchar, the letter does not disclose the names of its other signatories but delivers a strong message: “Standing by those who stood by us is not merely a matter of national interest it is a test of America’s honor.” The senators cite a series of policy decisions that, in their view, have exacerbated the crisis. Among the most pressing concerns are the suspension of the State Department’s foreign aid programs, the Department of Homeland Security’s directive to phase out the Humanitarian Parole program, and the long-term repercussions of freezing refugee admissions on both U.S. allies and Afghanistani migrants. “These actions have called into question the United States’ commitment to its wartime partners and their families, who now find themselves in limbo,” the letter warns. “They need tangible assurances and immediate support to rebuild their lives in America.”
The senators also emphasize the real-world implications of these policies, particularly the uncertainty facing Afghanistani citizens stranded in Qatar and Albania. “The very policies that once facilitated the reunification of U.S. military personnel with their family members have now been thrown into doubt. Likewise, the future of Afghanistani evacuees admitted under humanitarian parole remains alarmingly uncertain.” The letter further highlights that critical resettlement services for Afghanistani nationals who arrived in the U.S. before January 20 have been disrupted, leaving many in bureaucratic limbo. In response, the senators have urged the Departments of Defense, State, and Homeland Security to provide immediate transparency regarding their policies. They have specifically requested the Defense Department to confirm whether the Office of the Special Coordinator for Afghanistan will continue facilitating resettlement applications for Afghanistani family members of U.S. military personnel and civilian defense staff. Additionally, they have asked the State Department to reaffirm the ongoing operation of the Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program and the continued processing of applications for eligible individuals and their families.
Furthermore, they have called on the Department of Homeland Security to issue clear directives on support for Afghanistani nationals who arrived in the U.S. before January 20 or are scheduled to be admitted under the refugee admissions program. The senators have also demanded clarity on the procedures governing the travel and relocation of Afghanistani refugees approved for resettlement. The letter raises concerns over the 90-day review period mandated by President Trump’s executive orders for reassessing refugee and foreign aid policies. The senators warn that a prolonged three-month delay in policy clarification will further exacerbate the uncertainty faced by “Afghanistani allies” and their families. The release of this letter comes amid mounting criticism of the Trump administration’s immigration and foreign aid policies. Human rights organizations have cautioned that such measures not only undermine America’s moral and humanitarian obligations but also weaken its strategic standing among global allies.
