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They fought for the U.S. in Afghanistan. Now they worry about losing their green cards - NPR

Hundreds of Afghan allies who served alongside U.S.
For our city, potential revocations create deep instability for families who have built new lives after incredible sacrifices. Imagine someone studying at Texas Tech or working at University Medical Center suddenly facing deportation. Their contributions to our local economy and culture would disappear overnight, leaving huge gaps in their families and our community, and impacting employers relying on their skills.
It's a profound betrayal of the commitments made when these individuals risked everything to aid American operations abroad.
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