The chaotic airlift to evacuate Afghans amid the fall of Kabul in 2021 allowed at least 82 people who have been on the terrorism watchlist to get into the U.S., an inspector general said Tuesday. Here’s what you need to know about the Afghan evacuation security findings:

The terrorism watchlist findings

Inspector general audit reveals security concerns:

The FBI response

Bureau took appropriate steps according to audit:

The 2021 evacuation context

Airlift occurred during chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal:

The current status of the 27 added later

Follow-up on those identified after settling:

The ongoing investigations

Active cases among original 55 suspects:

The parole authority

Mayorkas used special immigration exception:

The broader parole usage

Afghanistan became first large-scale test:

The criminal cases

Specific terrorism plots identified:

The screening problems

Multiple inspector general reports found issues:

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