Taliban opens ‘dialogue’ as Congress worries about Afghans sent back after their TPS expires

The Taliban-controlled government of Afghanistan opened a “dialogue” with the United States as Congress voiced concern about the safety of Afghan refugees returning to their home country.

On Monday, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the revocation of temporary protected status for roughly 11,700 Afghan migrants in the U.S., putting them at risk of deportation. In a statement announcing the move, Noem argued that Afghanistan’s security and economic situations have improved to the point where TPS is no longer appropriate.

“This administration is returning TPS to its original temporary intent,” Noem said. “We’ve reviewed the conditions in Afghanistan with our interagency partners, and they do not meet the requirements for a TPS designation. Afghanistan has had an improved security situation, and its stabilizing economy no longer prevent them

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