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Our latest #MondayMorningUpdate is out and it's packed with information. Check it out today #AfghanEvac
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Monday Morning Update -- December 15, 2025
Congressional hearings, vetting graphics, changes to SNAP, TSA sharing info with ICE, and what you can do about it
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December 15, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Our latest #MondayMorningUpdate is out and it's packed with information. Check it out today #AfghanEvac
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This is a tragedy, not a scandal.
Check out #AfghanEvac President @shawnjvandiver.bsky.social’s latest on the subject in today’s @sandiegouniontribune.com
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Check out #AfghanEvac President @shawnjvandiver.bsky.social’s latest on the subject in today’s @sandiegouniontribune.com
www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/12/10/o...
Opinion: Trump weaponizes tragedy to justify targeting Afghan refugees
We do not condemn every American when one of us commits an atrocity.
www.sandiegouniontribune.com
December 10, 2025 at 5:29 PM
This is a tragedy, not a scandal.
Check out #AfghanEvac President @shawnjvandiver.bsky.social’s latest on the subject in today’s @sandiegouniontribune.com
www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/12/10/o...
Check out #AfghanEvac President @shawnjvandiver.bsky.social’s latest on the subject in today’s @sandiegouniontribune.com
www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/12/10/o...
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Lots of Afghans are asking us what to do if ICE is at the door.
@aclu.org put together this handy guide. www.aclusocal.org/en/know-your...
@aclu.org put together this handy guide. www.aclusocal.org/en/know-your...
ICE Agents At Your Door
Regardless of your immigration status, you have guaranteed rights under the Constitution. Learn more here about your rights as an immigrant, and how to express them.
www.aclusocal.org
December 5, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Lots of Afghans are asking us what to do if ICE is at the door.
@aclu.org put together this handy guide. www.aclusocal.org/en/know-your...
@aclu.org put together this handy guide. www.aclusocal.org/en/know-your...
Tune into @cspanwj.bsky.social soon, #AfghanEvac President @shawnjvandiver.bsky.social is on from 9-9:30 eastern this morning.
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12/03/2025
Washington Examiner's Mike Brest discusses Pete Hegseth's leadership at the Pentagon, Reps. William Timmons (R-SC) and Melanie Stansbury (D-NM) discuss ACA subsidies and #AfghanEvac's Shawn VanDiver d...
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December 3, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Tune into @cspanwj.bsky.social soon, #AfghanEvac President @shawnjvandiver.bsky.social is on from 9-9:30 eastern this morning.
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We run on volunteers and individual donations — no institutional support, just commitment and grit.
After last week’s awful shooting, when some tried to blame Afghans, we pushed the narrative back to reality. That work matters, and it needs resources.
Support us this #GivingTuesday
After last week’s awful shooting, when some tried to blame Afghans, we pushed the narrative back to reality. That work matters, and it needs resources.
Support us this #GivingTuesday
Donate — #AfghanEvac
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December 2, 2025 at 2:14 PM
We run on volunteers and individual donations — no institutional support, just commitment and grit.
After last week’s awful shooting, when some tried to blame Afghans, we pushed the narrative back to reality. That work matters, and it needs resources.
Support us this #GivingTuesday
After last week’s awful shooting, when some tried to blame Afghans, we pushed the narrative back to reality. That work matters, and it needs resources.
Support us this #GivingTuesday
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Rubio announces "pause" of Afghan SIVs, collective punishment based on nationality. Response from #AfghanEvac @shawnjvandiver.bsky.social calls move a violation of federal law.
November 29, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Rubio announces "pause" of Afghan SIVs, collective punishment based on nationality. Response from #AfghanEvac @shawnjvandiver.bsky.social calls move a violation of federal law.
#AfghanEvac president @shawnjvandiver.bsky.social on @scrippsnews.bsky.social this weekend.
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November 30, 2025 at 3:29 PM
#AfghanEvac president @shawnjvandiver.bsky.social on @scrippsnews.bsky.social this weekend.
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“They’re afraid that President Trump’s political stunts at Home Depot or snatching teachers out of their classroom are going to come to attack them” President of #AfghanEvac @shawnjvandiver.bsky.social explains the fear in the Afghan community amid Trump’s planned asylum crackdowns.
November 29, 2025 at 3:30 PM
“They’re afraid that President Trump’s political stunts at Home Depot or snatching teachers out of their classroom are going to come to attack them” President of #AfghanEvac @shawnjvandiver.bsky.social explains the fear in the Afghan community amid Trump’s planned asylum crackdowns.
CNN News Central -- November 28, 2025
YouTube video by #AfghanEvac
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November 28, 2025 at 9:53 PM
AfghanEvac President @shawnjvandiver.bsky.social on @newsnation.bsky.social this morning.
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Don't 'vilify' all Afghans after DC shooting: Resettlement group | Morning in America
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November 28, 2025 at 1:18 PM
AfghanEvac President @shawnjvandiver.bsky.social on @newsnation.bsky.social this morning.
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#AfghanEvac President @shawnjvandiver.bsky.social was on MS Now yesterday discussing the horrific shooting in DC and why we cannot allow all Afghans to be vilified for the actions of one man.
We must #HonorThePromise.
Full clip at youtu.be/L-rZP3kcKo8
We must #HonorThePromise.
Full clip at youtu.be/L-rZP3kcKo8
AfghanEvac on MS Now -- DC Shooter
YouTube video by #AfghanEvac
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November 28, 2025 at 12:25 PM
#AfghanEvac President @shawnjvandiver.bsky.social was on MS Now yesterday discussing the horrific shooting in DC and why we cannot allow all Afghans to be vilified for the actions of one man.
We must #HonorThePromise.
Full clip at youtu.be/L-rZP3kcKo8
We must #HonorThePromise.
Full clip at youtu.be/L-rZP3kcKo8
Our Afghan allies are under attack and now more than ever, we need your support.
Support our efforts today at afghanevac.org/donate
Support our efforts today at afghanevac.org/donate
November 28, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Our Afghan allies are under attack and now more than ever, we need your support.
Support our efforts today at afghanevac.org/donate
Support our efforts today at afghanevac.org/donate
We're hearing a lot of requests for updates on various pathways. Nothing has changed recently, but this should be useful.
Please share with your networks. #AfghanEvac
Please share with your networks. #AfghanEvac
October 5, 2025 at 9:55 PM
We're hearing a lot of requests for updates on various pathways. Nothing has changed recently, but this should be useful.
Please share with your networks. #AfghanEvac
Please share with your networks. #AfghanEvac
"I still believe in America. I do not feel betrayed, I feel hopeful because of how many Americans stood up for me when I was arrested."
https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/afghan-ally-who-served-with-us-forces-freed-after-wrongful-ice-detention-speaks-out/509-3b545656-381f-4df9-bf5f-86a3a987f7f2
https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/afghan-ally-who-served-with-us-forces-freed-after-wrongful-ice-detention-speaks-out/509-3b545656-381f-4df9-bf5f-86a3a987f7f2
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October 3, 2025 at 3:54 PM
"I still believe in America. I do not feel betrayed, I feel hopeful because of how many Americans stood up for me when I was arrested."
https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/afghan-ally-who-served-with-us-forces-freed-after-wrongful-ice-detention-speaks-out/509-3b545656-381f-4df9-bf5f-86a3a987f7f2
https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/afghan-ally-who-served-with-us-forces-freed-after-wrongful-ice-detention-speaks-out/509-3b545656-381f-4df9-bf5f-86a3a987f7f2
⭐ For Afghan allies already in the United States ⭐
If you have an upcoming immigration appointment or court date in the United States, please let us know. If there are #BattleBuddies in your area, we'll make sure someone is standing with you.
Visit afghanevac.org/appointment to let us know.
If you have an upcoming immigration appointment or court date in the United States, please let us know. If there are #BattleBuddies in your area, we'll make sure someone is standing with you.
Visit afghanevac.org/appointment to let us know.
September 15, 2025 at 7:12 PM
⭐ For Afghan allies already in the United States ⭐
If you have an upcoming immigration appointment or court date in the United States, please let us know. If there are #BattleBuddies in your area, we'll make sure someone is standing with you.
Visit afghanevac.org/appointment to let us know.
If you have an upcoming immigration appointment or court date in the United States, please let us know. If there are #BattleBuddies in your area, we'll make sure someone is standing with you.
Visit afghanevac.org/appointment to let us know.
🚨 Big news: Congress just introduced the Enduring Welcome Act — a bipartisan bill to restore America’s commitment to Afghan allies.
Here’s what it does and why it matters. 🧵
#EnduringWelcomeAct #AfghanAllies
Here’s what it does and why it matters. 🧵
#EnduringWelcomeAct #AfghanAllies
August 19, 2025 at 4:23 PM
🚨 Big news: Congress just introduced the Enduring Welcome Act — a bipartisan bill to restore America’s commitment to Afghan allies.
Here’s what it does and why it matters. 🧵
#EnduringWelcomeAct #AfghanAllies
Here’s what it does and why it matters. 🧵
#EnduringWelcomeAct #AfghanAllies
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“They served with us. They protected us. So no one who stood with us in war should stand alone in court,” said Shawn VanDiver @shawnjvandiver.bsky.social , president of @AfghanEvac.bsky.social. “Our allies are getting snatched up in court while following the rules. This is wrong and un-American.”
I just signed up for this. Military veterans can volunteer to escort Afghan allies to and from immigration hearings.
Advocates recruit vets to attend Afghan allies’ immigration hearings
The effort is designed to show support for legal immigration of more Afghans who worked alongside American forces during the war overseas.
www.militarytimes.com
June 25, 2025 at 8:49 PM
“They served with us. They protected us. So no one who stood with us in war should stand alone in court,” said Shawn VanDiver @shawnjvandiver.bsky.social , president of @AfghanEvac.bsky.social. “Our allies are getting snatched up in court while following the rules. This is wrong and un-American.”
#AfghanEvac + IAVA just launched Battle Buddies — a new national effort where veterans stand in quiet solidarity with Afghan allies in immigration court.
No slogans. No confrontation. Just presence.
Watch the video + join us: afghanevac.org/battle-buddies
#BattleBuddies #Veterans #StandWithSayed
No slogans. No confrontation. Just presence.
Watch the video + join us: afghanevac.org/battle-buddies
#BattleBuddies #Veterans #StandWithSayed
June 26, 2025 at 1:09 PM
#AfghanEvac + IAVA just launched Battle Buddies — a new national effort where veterans stand in quiet solidarity with Afghan allies in immigration court.
No slogans. No confrontation. Just presence.
Watch the video + join us: afghanevac.org/battle-buddies
#BattleBuddies #Veterans #StandWithSayed
No slogans. No confrontation. Just presence.
Watch the video + join us: afghanevac.org/battle-buddies
#BattleBuddies #Veterans #StandWithSayed
An update from #AfghanEvac President @shawnjvandiver.bsky.social on relocation flights and a message for DAS Bischoping, the Afghan woman in charge of implementing President Trump’s policy with regard to Afghanistan
June 24, 2025 at 12:55 PM
An update from #AfghanEvac President @shawnjvandiver.bsky.social on relocation flights and a message for DAS Bischoping, the Afghan woman in charge of implementing President Trump’s policy with regard to Afghanistan
An Afghan ally who served alongside U.S. forces was legally paroled into the U.S. and showed up for his first hearing.
DHS detained him anyway—using a vague “improvidently issued” excuse.
He followed the rules.
We have the video.
This must stop.
#AfghanEvac #DueProcess
DHS detained him anyway—using a vague “improvidently issued” excuse.
He followed the rules.
We have the video.
This must stop.
#AfghanEvac #DueProcess
June 13, 2025 at 10:06 PM
An Afghan ally who served alongside U.S. forces was legally paroled into the U.S. and showed up for his first hearing.
DHS detained him anyway—using a vague “improvidently issued” excuse.
He followed the rules.
We have the video.
This must stop.
#AfghanEvac #DueProcess
DHS detained him anyway—using a vague “improvidently issued” excuse.
He followed the rules.
We have the video.
This must stop.
#AfghanEvac #DueProcess