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PBS News Hour

Afghan girl accepted to U.S. colleges faces uncertain future

Season 2025 Episode 156 | 3m 09s

President Trump's travel ban potentially affects thousands of people, including one young girl from Afghanistan. We’re calling her Saira, blurring her face and altering her voice to protect her identity for her safety. She spoke with producer Zeba Warsi from Pakistan where she traveled for her U.S. visa appointment. Now, she doesn’t know where to go. Laura Barrón-López reports.

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