‘Nefarious’ Trump plan to interview Afghan immigrants sparks deportation fears
The Office of Refugee Resettlement is reportedly seeking to interview roughly 800 Afghans brought to the U.S. for what the agency called a “wellbeing initiative” focused on assessing “common challenges” among Afghan refugees who may be in “vulnerable situations.” The alleged effort, according to a July 14 email to ORR staff obtained by The Washington Post, includes asking respondents about their identities, assimilation into American culture and the immigration status of each member of their household.
Why it matters: The Office of Refugee Resettlement is reportedly seeking to interview roughly 800 Afghans brought to the U.S. for what the agency called a “wellbeing initiative” focused on assessing “common challenges” among Afghan refugees who may be in “vulnerable situations.” The alleged effort, according to a July 14 email to ORR staff obtained by The Washington Post, includes asking respondents about their identities, assimilation into American culture and the immigration status of each member of their household.