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Advocates warn Afghans deported by U.S. will face 'certain death' under Taliban

A court has blocked the Trump administration from deporting Afghan refugees to Pakistan or Afghanistan. Prior to this ruling, the administration planned to deport at least 150 Afghans within a 48-hour window, using Pakistan as a transit point to return them to Taliban-controlled territory. Many of those targeted are relatives of individuals who worked with the United States. Advocates warned these individuals faced "certain death" and severe retaliation from the Taliban, while the Taliban expressed "serious concern" regarding the reports of these deportations.

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  • ✓ The Trump administration planned to deport at least 150 Afghans through Pakistan to Afghanistan.
  • ✓ Advocates warned that deported Afghans would face "certain death" under the Taliban.
  • ✓ The Taliban expressed "serious concern" over reports that the U.S. intended to deport Afghans via Pakistan.
  • ✓ Many of the individuals facing deportation are relatives of people who worked with the United States.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 15 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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A court issued a ruling on November 5, 2026, blocking the deportation of Afghans to Pakistan or Afghanistan.

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  1. Court blocks Trump administration plan to deport Afghans via Pakistan

    A court has blocked the Trump administration from deporting Afghan refugees to Pakistan or Afghanistan. Prior to this ruling, the administration planned to deport at least 150 Afghans within a 48-hour window, using Pakistan as a transit point to return them to Taliban-controlled territory. Many of those targeted are relatives of individuals who worked with the United States. Advocates warned these individuals faced "certain death" and severe retaliation from the Taliban, while the Taliban expressed "serious concern" regarding the reports of these deportations.

    Why it matters

    The U.S. previously evacuated thousands of allies from Afghanistan to avoid Taliban persecution. This new deportation effort targets those who remained in the U.S. under refugee or protected status. The use of Pakistan as a conduit raised fears that refugees would be immediately handed over to the Taliban.

    What is confirmed

    • The Trump administration planned to deport at least 150 Afghans through Pakistan to Afghanistan.
    • Advocates warned that deported Afghans would face "certain death" under the Taliban.
    • The Taliban expressed "serious concern" over reports that the U.S. intended to deport Afghans via Pakistan.
    • Many of the individuals facing deportation are relatives of people who worked with the United States.

    What to watch next

    • Appeal by the Trump administration against the court block
    • Official response from the Pakistani government regarding the transit plan
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    4. NBC News — Trump administration set to deport Afghan refugees to Pakistan, despite risk they’ll be returned to Taliban
    5. AP News — U.S. plans to deport Afghans back to their home country through Pakistan, documents show
    6. The New York Times — U.S. to Send Dozens Back to Afghanistan, Despite Risk of Persecution
    7. CBS News — ICE planning to deport Afghans through Pakistan, official says, prompting fears for their safety
    8. PBS — Advocates warn Afghans deported by U.S. will face 'certain death' under Taliban
    9. Al Jazeera — US lawmakers ask Trump administration to stop deportation of Afghans
    10. Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty — Taliban Concerned Amid Reports Of US Deportation Of Afghans Via Pakistan
    11. www.cbsnews.com — ICE planning to deport Afghans through Pakistan, official ...
    12. www.euronews.com — Taliban voices 'serious concern' over US plans to deport ...
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