NEWARK, N.J. — An Afghan man detained in New Jersey for more than a year despite having a special visa for people who helped the United States has been released. The man worked for five years in dining services for the U.S. Armed Forces and the U.S. Embassy Forces, according to the American Civil Liberties Union. He held a visa reserved for Afghan citizens who worked for the American government or its contractors. “Abdul came to the United States at our government’s invitation, because his service to our armed forces and diplomatic personnel put his life at risk,” said ACLU-New Jersey senior staff attorney Farrin Anello. We are overjoyed that Abdul has finally been released and can live in safety.”

Source: National Post May 09, 2018 22:13 UTC