Thousands of Afghans approved for travel after helping the U.S. are stuck in limbo

Thousands of Afghans who helped the U.S. military have been blocked from reaching American soil, including families separated from their loved ones who made it to the U.S. Margaret Brennan has the story.

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Afghans who helped the U.S. military blocked from reaching American soil

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Thousands of Afghans approved for travel after helping the U.S. are stuck in limbo

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