Summary
President Donald Trump announced plans to stop immigration from developing countries, often referred to as "Third World countries," following a shooting incident in Washington, DC involving an Afghan national. Trump also ordered a review of green card applications from specific countries. The administration has implemented multiple immigration restrictions recently, aiming to limit the number of new arrivals and review existing cases.
Key Facts
- President Trump plans to halt immigration from developing countries he referred to as "Third World countries."
- The announcement followed an incident in Washington, DC, where two National Guard members were shot, allegedly by an Afghan national.
- Trump instructed a re-examination of green card applications from 19 countries deemed "countries of concern."
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is conducting a full review of current green card holders from these countries.
- President Trump suggested ending federal benefits to non-citizens and denaturalizing those seen as threats to national security.
- Restrictions include suspending Afghan immigration requests pending a security review.
- Under Trump's administration, a cap has been announced for refugee admissions set at 7,500 by 2026.
- A review is ongoing for approximately 200,000 refugees who arrived in the U.S. during President Joe Biden’s administration.
