Summary
The U.S. government plans to fast-track the review of millions of immigrants' legal statuses. President Trump wants to reassess those who arrived recently, including many from Afghanistan, especially in light of recent events involving an Afghan individual. This review could potentially affect millions, including those who entered for humanitarian reasons.
Key Facts
- The U.S. will accelerate the review of the immigration status of people who entered the country over the last four years.
- Stephen Miller, a senior adviser to President Trump, mentioned that the number of people involved could be around 20 million.
- President Trump emphasized reexamining the status of those who came from Afghanistan, particularly during the Biden administration.
- The decision to speed up the review follows an incident involving two West Virginia National Guard members being injured, with an Afghan national suspected.
- Many Afghans arrived as part of Operation Allies Welcome after the Taliban took control in 2021.
- Afghans who helped U.S. forces were considered at risk in their home country and were taken in under asylum or refugee status.
- This review could impact all immigrants, especially those without clear legal status or whose presence is deemed not beneficial to the U.S. by the current administration.
