Summary
The Trump administration stopped making asylum decisions and paused visa issuance for people with Afghan passports following a shooting near the White House. The shooter, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, who faces murder charges, previously worked with the CIA and was granted asylum in the U.S. The administration promises stricter immigration checks and pauses on entry for some countries.
Key Facts
- The Trump administration stopped asylum decisions after a shooting near the White House.
- A National Guard member died and another is critically injured from the incident.
- The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, is an Afghan national who helped U.S. forces.
- Lakanwal was granted asylum this year under President Trump.
- The Trump administration plans stricter checks on immigrants and pauses entries from certain countries.
- The suspect faces charges including first-degree murder and assault.
- Visa issuance for Afghan passport holders has been paused.
- Lakanwal entered the U.S. under a Biden administration program for Afghan resettlement.
