Summary
Republican lawmakers and other officials are raising concerns about how Afghans were vetted before entering the U.S. under the "Operation Allies Welcome" program. This follows an incident involving Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national, who is accused of a shooting. President Trump and others are calling for a review of all Afghan entries under this initiative.
Key Facts
- The "Operation Allies Welcome" program was used to bring Afghans who helped U.S. forces into the country.
- Concerns about inadequate vetting were raised by U.S. Representative Clay Higgins and other officials.
- Rahmanullah Lakanwal, who arrived under this program, is a suspect in a shooting of two National Guard troops.
- The Department of Homeland Security identified him as a "criminal alien from Afghanistan."
- President Trump called for a review of all Afghans admitted under this program.
- The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services paused the processing of Afghan immigration requests pending a review.
- The article mentions ongoing updates and reexamination efforts.
