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Democrats push to restore Afghanistan TPS as Trump mulls deportation flights

Democrats push to restore Afghanistan TPS as Trump mulls deportation flights

Summary

Advocates are seeking to stop scheduled deportation flights for Afghan nationals by pushing Congress to restore protections that President Trump’s administration ended. Rep. Jason Crow, identified in the article as a Republican from Colorado and a veteran of the Afghanistan deployment, plans to file a discharge petition to force a vote on a bill restoring the protections.

Key Facts

  • The article says flights are scheduled to deport Afghan nationals.
  • Advocates hope a bill restoring protections can help stop the flights.
  • The protections were ended under President Trump, according to the article.
  • Rep. Jason Crow plans to file a discharge petition Monday night.
  • A discharge petition can force a vote on a bill in the House.
  • The article identifies Crow as a Republican from Colorado.
  • Crow is a veteran who served in Afghanistan.
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