Summary
President Donald Trump announced that his administration is considering deporting the family of Rahmanullah Lakanwal, who is accused of shooting two National Guard members in Washington, D.C. One soldier has died and another is in critical condition. Lakanwal, who once worked with the CIA, entered the U.S. through an initiative for Afghans after the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan.
Key Facts
- President Trump said the administration is looking into deporting Rahmanullah Lakanwal's family.
- Lakanwal is accused of shooting two National Guard members in Washington, D.C.
- One National Guard member, Sarah Beckstrom, died from her injuries, and another, Andrew Wolfe, is critically injured.
- Rahmanullah Lakanwal previously worked with the CIA in Afghanistan.
- Lakanwal gained entry to the U.S. through Operation Allies Welcome, which allowed thousands of Afghans to enter after the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has suspended processing for Afghan nationals and is reviewing green cards from high-risk countries.
