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He fled Afghanistan fearing the Taliban. Now a judge has temporarily halted his deportation

He fled Afghanistan fearing the Taliban. Now a judge has temporarily halted his deportation
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A New Mexico federal judge paused the deportation of an Afghan detainee at Camp East Montana on Monday, just as the Trump administration is reportedly preparing to deport Afghans detained in the United States to their home country through Pakistan this week. Advocacy groups say the move could put...

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