Anti-immigration hard-liners might sign thousands of Afghan veterans’ death warrants

Thousands of Afghans who worked as U.S. military interpreters have been allowed to resettle in the U.S. due to threats to their lives, but new restrictions exclude many who were previously eligible.

By Elise Blanchard

Naqeebullah, thirty, has worked as an interpreter for the U.S. forces in Afghanistan since he was fifteen-years-old. Now, he needs to move from one Kabul home to another every week with his wife and two young children. His life is at risk every time he steps outside.

Naqeebullah, who asked that his full name not be used to protect his s…