Summary
The Trump administration is considering ending certain green-card programs but faces legal challenges that require congressional approval. Recent developments include the suspension of the diversity visa lottery program after a violent incident involving an immigrant who entered through this program. The administration is known for tightening immigration rules and pursuing deportation policies.
Key Facts
- The Trump administration aims to end some green-card programs, but it would need congressional approval to do so.
- Homeland Security announced the suspension of the diversity visa lottery program after a shooting incident.
- The diversity visa lottery gives up to 55,000 visas each year to people from countries with low U.S. immigration rates.
- Any changes to the visa program require approval because these programs are based on federal laws.
- As of January 1, 2024, there were approximately 12.8 million green-card holders in the U.S.
- Green cards and visas can be revoked if the holder breaks U.S. law.
- The Trump administration has tightened legal immigration pathways and plans to continue these policies.
- The administration has been enforcing strict deportation rules as a part of broader immigration control efforts.
