The Trump administration has announced a suspension of refugee admissions, impacting the resettlement of approximately 1,600 Afghan refugees who assisted U.S. forces. Advocates warn that the executive order jeopardizes the safety of these individuals, who now face potential retaliation from the Taliban. As flights for Afghan refugees are canceled, many are left in limbo, unable to seek asylum in the United States. Christian and secular aid groups have expressed strong criticism of the border crackdown and the negative implications it brings to core American values and refugee support systems. With these drastic measures, the fate of Afghan allies remains uncertain, as they are caught between political decisions and imminent threats.