WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Greg Stanton has reaffirmed his commitment to supporting Afghan refugees, particularly those who worked alongside American forces and are now seeking resettlement in the United States.
During a visit to a refugee resettlement center in Arizona, Stanton met with several Afghan families and pledged to do “everything in his power” to assist them.
“I met with Afghan families at the Arizona refugee center this week,” he wrote in a post on X, sharing a video of his visit. “Our Afghan allies risked their lives to help U.S. troops. We owe it to them to do everything we can to help them find stability and opportunity here—including passing the Afghan Adjustment Act.”
Resettlement in limbo
Stanton’s remarks come as President Donald J. Trump has moved to suspend most foreign aid and development assistance, a decision that has also halted the resettlement of more than 40,000 Afghan refugees awaiting relocation to the United States.
Many of these Afghans worked alongside U.S. troops during America’s 20-year presence in Afghanistan and are now at risk of reprisals from the Taliban.
Some Afghan refugees have described facing arrests, torture, and death threats due to their past affiliations with the U.S. military.
With the future of their resettlement uncertain, advocates and lawmakers, including Stanton, have continued to push for greater protections for those left behind.
