Summary
President Trump's administration has stopped all asylum claims in the U.S. after a shooting near the White House. A National Guard member was killed, and another was injured in the incident. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced the pause to ensure thorough vetting of applicants.
Key Facts
- The U.S. has halted all asylum decisions following a shooting near the White House.
- One National Guard member, Sarah Beckstrom, died, and another, Andrew Wolfe, was critically injured.
- The shooting suspect is Rahmanullah Lakanwal, who entered the U.S. through a program for assisting Afghans who helped U.S. forces.
- Joseph Edlow, director of USCIS, confirmed the pause on asylum decisions to ensure rigorous vetting.
- This move is part of President Trump's broader efforts to tighten immigration controls.
- The decision may lead to legal challenges and affects many asylum seekers.
