Afghanistan Peace CampaignThey are asking Trump to exempt P-1 and P-2 categories of immigration cases from the executive order.
As the full implementation of Donald Trump’s new executive order banning travel to the United States for citizens of 12 countries moves forward, some individuals with pending US immigration cases are calling for a reconsideration of the decision.
They are asking Trump to exempt P-1 and P-2 categories of immigration cases from the executive order.
Eid Mohammad Hakimi, an Afghan holding a P-2 case, said: “The enforcement of the travel ban and the suspension of P-1 and P-2 cases for Afghans has put Afghan citizens in third countries in a completely uncertain situation. We request the US government to exempt P-1 and P-2 cases from this ban.”
Meanwhile, Sean Van Diver, head of the Afghan Evac organization, said at a gathering in front of the White House that 200,000 Afghans have been relocated to the United States over the past four years, while another 200,000 are still waiting for the process to be completed. He urged American officials to honor their commitments.
Shawn Van Diver also stated: “We must unite and defend our rights. The promises made to us must be fulfilled. This country must be held accountable for the commitments it made to us and to our allies.”
At the same time, large protests have erupted in several states against Trump’s immigration policies.
Due to these protests, the US president ordered the deployment of national guard forces in some cities.
Jim McDonnell, chief of the Los Angeles Police Department, commented: “Do we need the National Guard? Looking at the situation tonight, it seems this is getting out of control. Before giving a precise answer, I need to understand their capabilities and role. However, we have strong police forces in Southern California that always work together.”
In cities like San Francisco, Los Angeles, and others, the protests turned violent, leading to dozens of arrests by police.
This comes as Trump issued a new executive order on Wednesday, banning visa issuance for citizens of Afghanistan, Iran, Somalia, Libya, Yemen, Sudan, Myanmar, Chad, Eritrea, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Guinea.