Summary
After the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington D.C. by an Afghan national, President Trump's administration announced new policies. These changes make it harder for some foreigners to enter or stay in the U.S., including a pause on asylum decisions and a review of certain immigration applications.
Key Facts
- Two National Guard members were shot in Washington D.C. by a suspect from Afghanistan.
- President Trump's administration is responding with new immigration policies.
- They are pausing decisions on asylum, which is protection granted to people fleeing persecution.
- The administration will review green card applications from countries "of concern."
- Visas for Afghans who helped the U.S. in its war efforts are being stopped.
- A memo showed that cases of all refugees entering during the Biden administration will be reviewed.
