He Fled Afghanistan Fearing the Taliban. Now a Judge Has Temporarily Halted His Deportation

He Fled Afghanistan Fearing the Taliban. Now a Judge Has Temporarily Halted His Deportation

An Afghan detainee facing removal to Afghanistan via Pakistan receives court protection amid concerns about persecution and acute mental-health risks.

US Judge Blocks Deportation of Five Afghan Nationals to Pakistan, Afghanistan or Third Countries

Washington, November 9, 2026 (Yes Punjab News) A federal judge in New York has barred the Trump administration from deporting five Afghan nationals to Pakistan, Afghanistan or any other third country for now, extending emergency relief that was due to expire over the weekend. US District Judge Victor Marrero of the Southern District of New […]

US judge bars removal of five Afghans

Digital Desk | Washington, Nov 9 (IANS) A federal judge in New York has barred the Trump administration from deporting five Afghan nationals to Pakistan, Afghanistan or any other third country for now, extending emergency relief that had been set to expire over the weekend. US District Judge Victor Marrero of the Southern District of New York issued the Decision and Order on Friday. "The Government is enjoined from deporting the Afghan Nation…

US Courts Halt Afghan Deportations Amid Safety Concerns

U.S. federal courts have temporarily blocked the deportation of over 150 Afghan nationals, citing concerns over their safety and potential violations of international law regarding refoulement. The planned deportations, which involved transit through Pakistan, have been halted by temporary restraining orders, leading to further scrutiny of the administration's immigration policies.