Summary
President Donald Trump has announced a "permanent pause" on immigration from several countries he referred to as "Third World Countries". This decision follows a shooting incident in Washington, D.C., involving an Afghan national. The U.S. is also temporarily stopping immigration requests from Afghan nationals and reviewing green cards from certain countries.
Key Facts
- President Trump paused immigration from countries he refers to as "Third World Countries".
- The announcement came after a shooting in Washington, D.C., involving an Afghan suspect.
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) suspended immigration processing for Afghan nationals.
- Green cards from specific countries on a prior travel ban list are under review.
- These measures aim to protect the U.S. from national security threats.
- Trump mentioned ending federal benefits for non-citizens and possible deportations.
- Earlier, Trump had imposed travel bans on nationals from 19 countries, with full bans on 12 of them.
