Refugee Congress calls on Congress to honor its promises by restoring TPS and passing the Fulfilling Promises to Afghan Allies Act. Failure to act puts our Afghan neighbors, colleagues, and friends in danger and undermines U.S. trust and leadership to allies around the world. Our leaders must demonstrate that the United States keeps its word, protects those who are seeking safety, and ensures Afghan families can rebuild their lives in dignity.

As leaders who have experienced forced displacement and some who have been separated from families, Refugee Congress denounces not only the indefinite ban on refugee admissions, but also the betrayal of trust and hope for those who were initially approved for arrival and resettlement before the executive order’s effective date. Not only does this action betray American values of welcome, but it also undermines the integrity of American leadership as a nation committed to protecting our most vulnerable neighbors.