Hanifa Girowal, evacuated from Afghanistan, remains in legal limbo in the US, haunted by her escape from Kabul amid the Taliban takeover. She recalls the traumatic experiences of fleeing and expresses ongoing fears about her precarious immigration status under Donald Trump's hardline policies. Despite having an approved asylum case that provides some protection, she feels uncertain about her future and fears the possibility of deportation. Girowal's challenges reflect the broader struggles faced by many Afghan evacuees seeking stability and safety in the US amidst shifting political landscapes.
Advocates say Trump's policies add fear to four years of uncertainty for Afghans seeking safety in the US after Taliban rise.
I somehow feel like I'm still stuck in August 2021 and all the other Augusts in between, I can't remember anything about them, Girowal told Al Jazeera.
There is a feeling that anything could happen, from one day to the next. I have an approved asylum case, which gives a certain level of protection.
I am very much fearful that I can be subjected to deportation at any time.
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