Washington can’t fix every problem, but it isn’t helpless on everything. So it is with reforming our nation’s immigration system. For years our borders have been open to those who seek to exploit our asylum laws and the current administration’s lax parole policies. These failures have led to a backlogged and corrupted system, incapable of helping those it was designed to serve. Afghan refugees seeking a life in the U.S. know this better than anyone.

       When the Taliban came to power after our disastrous withdrawal in August 2021, many Afghans fled their country for fear of persecution and death. These are men and women targeted for helping U.S. service members during our decadeslong war as translators, guides and intelligence sources.

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