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# Advocates warn Afghans deported by U.S. face 'certain death'
- URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/newshour/extras/deporting-afghans-1793647606/
- Published: 2026-11-03T02:15:25.000Z
- Updated: 2026-11-03T05:00:41.000Z
- Description: Advocates warn Afghans deported by U.S. will face 'certain death' under Taliban
- Author: Cascade PBS Staff
- Tags: PBS News Hour, #ZZZ_Show_fe87d6dc-6a0c-4ffb-800c-e787276ea730, #v1.7, #ZZZ_Extra_a24f53ee-c80b-4bd9-bb9d-85bf2d00c1e2, #extra

The Trump administration is preparing to deport at least 150 Afghans over the next 48 hours, first to Pakistan and then to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. Many of those facing deportation are relatives of those who worked alongside the United States. They could face severe retaliation from the Taliban upon their return. Nick Schifrin discussed more with Shawn VanDiver of Afghan Evac.