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ICE Arrests 6 Afghan Parolees From 2021 Operation Allies Welcome In National Crackdown

Department of Homeland Security|Dec 4, 2025
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DHS/ICE highlighted six arrests of Afghan nationals who entered under 2021 parole programs (Operation Allies Welcome/Refuge), citing serious prior convictions and framing the actions as removing public‑safety threats and addressing vetting failures. The cases span May–October 2025 with continued public messaging in December, indicating an ongoing, nationwide effort. The announcement fits a broader 2025 enforcement surge targeting the 2021 Afghan parole cohort.

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The State Department, led by Secretary Marco Rubio, announced targeted visa restrictions aimed at individuals and governments tied to violations of religious freedom. Though prompted by attacks on Christians in Nigeria, the policy is framed as global in scope. Congressional Republicans held a roundtable on Nigeria, with advocates citing the Immigration and Nationality Act as legal authority for denials and revocations. The move signals a broader enforcement push using visas as a foreign-policy tool.

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