The recent shooting of National Guard members in D.C. has intensified fears and uncertainty among Afghan refugees living in the U.S. Various reports indicate a significant rise in ICE arrests of Afghans, leading to concerns of unjust collective punishment and heightened scrutiny under the Trump administration. While advocacy groups urge for fair treatment of Afghan refugees, some Republican officials are calling for investigations into immigration policies following the incident. Afghan communities across the nation, from Kentucky to California, express their distress over potential deportations and the chilling effect of aggressive immigration enforcement. Amid this turmoil, Afghan veterans and refugees are left grappling with mental health crises, trauma, and the reality of their precarious status in the U.S., questioning whether they will receive the support promised to them.