Two Afghanistani Interpreters Once Aiding US Forces Now Detained in US

DID Press: U.S. Department of Homeland Security has detained two Afghanistani nationals who previously served as interpreters for American military forces in Afghanistan. The arrests occurred in the states of Connecticut and California.

According to a report published by The Washington Post, both individuals had entered America through legal immigration channels and possessed valid documentation for permanent residency. Despite this, they were apprehended following a security review conducted by federal authorities.

A DHS spokesperson said that one of the individuals is considered “a serious threat to U.S. national security.” However, no specific details regarding the nature of the threat or evidence supporting the claim have been released.

Attorneys representing the detained interpreters have rejected the allegations, presenting official documentation—including military service contracts, letters of recommendation from U.S. officers, and immigration records—to demonstrate their clients’ cooperation with U.S. forces during operations in Afghanistan.

The arrests have sparked renewed concern over the treatment of Afghan allies who supported U.S. and NATO forces during the two-decade-long war. Thousands of former Afghan interpreters and support staff continue to face uncertain resettlement prospects in the US and other Western nations