The Trump administration is preparing to deport more than 150 Afghan immigrants and asylum-seekers from the United States to Pakistan on a chartered flight expected to depart as early as Monday, November 2, 2026
US administration defends immigration policy
A department spokesperson said earlier this week that the US maintained its position that “all countries must be able to manage their borders and immigration processes in a manner that ensures the safety, security, and prosperity of their citizens.” The possible deportations have heightened anxiety among families, particularly those whose relatives have connections to the US military or government. The US State Department defended the administration’s position on immigration and deportations.
Advocacy groups and relatives of detained migrants, dozens of Afghans are expected to be deported early next week, according to lawyers. Moyal said her husband was informed that he could be deported from the United States as early as next week. Shawn VanDiver, founder and president of AfghanEvac, a nonprofit organisation supporting Afghans evacuated from their home country following the US withdrawal, said families of those detained were terrified.
A court filing reviewed by ABC News in the case of one Afghan immigrant indicates that a deportation flight scheduled for next week is expected to take the individual to Pakistan, followed by further transportation to Afghanistan.