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Faith leaders in Memphis join together to support Afghan refugees

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By Kathryn Fink,

Sarah McCammon, Sarah Robbins

Published February 1, 2026 at 4:59 PM EST

Two Memphis pastors, Stephen Cook and Latif Salar, are working to protect Afghan church members after the Trump administration halted asylum processing.

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Kathryn Fink

Kathryn Fink is a producer with NPR's All Things Considered.

Sarah McCammon

Sarah McCammon is a National Correspondent covering the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast for NPR. Her work focuses on political, social and cultural divides in America, including abortion and reproductive rights, and the intersections of politics and religion. She's also a frequent guest host for NPR news magazines, podcasts and special coverage.

Sarah Robbins

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