Afghan immigrants in America believed they were safe. A deadly shooting that authorities say was carried out by an Afghan has thrown their futures into doubt.
Obaidullah Durani and his daughter, Hela, at the Arizona Refugee Center in Mesa, Ariz. Mr. Durani, a fighter pilot, arrived from Afghanistan with his two children in 2021, but his wife is still in Afghanistan.
Agents are arresting foreign-born spouses when they report for the final step to obtain permanent residency, and charging them with visa violations that could result in deportation.
Stephen Paul had to take a leave from his job at the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department to care for his child while his wife was detained by ICE.
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