Summary
The Trump administration plans to review green cards issued to people from 19 countries. This action follows a recent shooting incident in Washington, DC, involving an Afghan national. President Trump emphasized national security concerns as a reason for this reevaluation.
Key Facts
- The Trump administration will re-examine green cards for individuals from 19 countries.
- Joseph Edlow, head of the US Citizenship and Immigration Services, is leading the review.
- Countries on the list include Afghanistan, Cuba, Haiti, Iran, Somalia, and Venezuela.
- An Afghan national allegedly shot two National Guard troops in Washington, DC.
- President Trump linked the shooting to national security threats.
- The June proclamation mentions security and visa overstay as reasons for the review.
- Other countries on the list are Burma, Chad, the Republic of Congo, and Libya.
- The US Citizenship and Immigration Services also announced a review of refugees admitted under the previous administration.
