Trump Pauses All Asylum Decisions After National Guard Shooting

NBC NewsSaturday, November 29, 2025 at 2:34:17 PM
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Trump Pauses All Asylum Decisions After National Guard Shooting
  • The Trump administration has announced a pause on all asylum decisions following a shooting incident in Washington, D.C., that left two National Guard members critically injured. This decision includes a suspension of visa issuance for Afghan passport holders, as stated by Marco Rubio. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has indicated that new vetting procedures will be implemented for immigrants.
  • This development reflects the administration's intensified focus on immigration policy in the wake of violence involving Afghan nationals, particularly in light of the recent shooting attributed to an Afghan national who entered the U.S. during the 2021 airlift.
  • The pause on asylum decisions and visa issuance underscores a broader trend of tightening immigration controls, particularly against individuals from countries labeled as 'Third World.' This move has sparked discussions about national security, the vetting process for refugees, and the implications for U.S. relations with Afghanistan and other nations.
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