Summary
After a shooting in Washington, D.C. involving an Afghan suspect, some Republicans are calling for tougher immigration measures. This includes suspending immigration from Afghan nationals and potentially banning all Muslim immigrants. President Trump and other officials stress the need to reassess immigration policies related to national security.
Key Facts
- Two National Guard members were shot and critically injured near the White House by a suspect originally from Afghanistan.
- The suspect came to the U.S. in 2021 under a special program for Afghans who worked with U.S. agencies.
- President Trump emphasized the need to review immigration from Afghanistan and other countries as a national security measure.
- Some Republicans are pushing for a complete ban on Muslim immigrants and the deportation of Islamist individuals.
- The Trump administration previously suspended immigration applications from Afghan nationals and has enacted policies reducing immigration from several Muslim-majority countries.
- A proposed bill, the Afghan Vetting Accountability Act, seeks to ensure ongoing vetting for Afghan refugees who entered the U.S. without proper documentation.
- The administration already announced a travel ban affecting Afghanistan, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen.
