FROM DAILY MAIL: The Trump administration ordered a nationwide pause on asylum decisions after two National Guard members were shot this week in Washington, DC.
This is the latest effort by President Donald Trump to clamp down on immigrants coming to the United States, this time spurred on by Wednesday’s attack near the White House, which was allegedly perpetrated by a 29-year-old Afghan immigrant Rahmanullah Lakanwal.
USCIS asylum officers will now refrain from approving, denying or closing asylum applications that are received.
Tthe State Department also said that immigrants from Afghanistan will receive extra scrutiny.
“The Department of State has IMMEDIATELY paused visa issuance for individuals traveling on Afghan passports. The Department is taking all necessary steps to protect US national security and public safety,” the agency posted on X.
The Department of State has IMMEDIATELY paused visa issuance for individuals traveling on Afghan passports.
The Department is taking all necessary steps to protect U.S. national security and public safety.
— Department of State (@StateDept) November 28, 2025
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