Most support bill putting Afghan allies on path to legalization. It's time for Congress to act

The majority of Americans support bipartisan legislation that puts tens of thousands of Afghan allies who currently lack permanent relief onto a path to legalization, polling says. 

The international initiative More in Common said that while most Americans are unfamiliar with the Afghan Adjustment Act, nearly 60% polled in partnership with YouGov expressed support “after reading a neutral description” of the legislation was introduced last month by bipartisan lawmakers in both the U.S. House and U.S. Senate.

More in Common says that support for the bill jumps to 76% when voters are informed that prominent veterans groups support the legislation.

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