The article discusses the implications of the newly implemented 'Muslim ban 2.0,' which includes Afghanistan among the countries restricted from entering the U.S. This policy comes at a time of cultural significance for Muslims, including Eid-al-Adha. The author highlights the U.S.'s historical role in Afghanistan's crises, describing how Cold War actions and the subsequent war led to long-lasting turmoil. Despite legal justifications for this ban, it is suggested to be motivated by racism and prejudice against Muslims.
Afghan refugees who had been removed by force from Pakistan arrive near the Afghanistan-Pakistan Torkham border in Nangarhar province on April 10, 2025.AFP via Getty Images
This policy, framed as national security, is clearly a sweeping expression of racism and anti-Muslim prejudice.
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