[1]Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for Congress



Many of us have been glued to the news coming out of Afghanistan today.
After 20 years of war, unimaginable violence, and so many lives lost, it’s
heartbreaking to see a worsening humanitarian crisis unfold before our
eyes. ([ [link removed] ]You can catch up on the news here.)

Our focus now must be on the safety of the people who remain in
Afghanistan — American citizens, our allies, and those in danger of
violent retribution from the Taliban.

The U.S. has a moral obligation to the Afghan people. Our role in creating
this crisis is indisputable. Now, we must spare no time or expense in
evacuating as many refugees as possible, safely and swiftly.

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If you know people in Afghanistan trying to get to safety, we are
extending resources here that may help:

* If you or someone you know is a U.S. citizen in Afghanistan that wants
to leave the country, [ [link removed] ]have them fill out this form.
* If you or someone you know has an approved petition for a Special
Immigrant Visa, email [ mailto:[email protected] ][email protected] or call 1-603-334-0828.
* If you or someone you know worked as a contractor with U.S. forces,
non-governmental organizations, or the media in Afghanistan, you can
[ [link removed] ]find information on the P-2 safe passage admissions program here.

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If you are in the United States and wish to help people fleeing
Afghanistan, [ [link removed] ]you can sign up here to volunteer for airport pickup,
apartment setups, and/or meals for Afghans with the Lutheran Immigration
and Refugee Service.

After all that we have done, the bare minimum we must do is extend safe
passage to as many refugees as possible, and provide support as they
rebuild their lives.

In the coming days, it’s up to us to keep up the pressure on lawmakers and
government officials to do right by the people of Afghanistan and open our
doors in this moment of crisis.

Sincerely,

Team AOC


 


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