Over 150 Afghans to be deported to Pakistan

The Trump administration is preparing to deport more than 150 Afghan immigrants and asylum-seekers to Pakistan on a chartered flight expected to depart as early as Monday, November 2, 2026.

Dozens of Afghan migrants detained in the United States are expected to be deported as early as next week, potentially including relatives of Afghans who worked alongside American military forces during the war in Afghanistan.

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.

Immigration lawyers, refugee advocacy groups, and families have expressed alarm over the planned removals, fearing deportees could face persecution or torture under Taliban rule.

Families of detained migrants have shared concerns that relatives could be sent back to Afghanistan and face harm due to their association with US military or government personnel.

The US State Department defended the administration's immigration policy, stating that all countries must manage their borders to ensure the safety and security of their citizens.

Democratic lawmakers, including Representative Scott Peters, criticized the plan, arguing it puts vulnerable Afghans who aided US forces at serious risk.