Summary
President Trump has paused the diversity visa program and other immigration processes following violent incidents involving those with certain visas. This move is part of a larger strategy to reduce legal immigration during his second term. The changes have affected various immigration programs and processes.
Key Facts
- President Trump has paused the diversity visa program due to a recent incident involving a shooter who entered via this program.
- The diversity visa program allows about 50,000 people to enter the U.S. each year.
- The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) paused all asylum decisions after an incident involving an Afghan national.
- Legal immigration processes paused due to new measures cover around 20% of people in the system following a travel ban.
- Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somalis was ended due to reported fraud.
- The TPS decision impacts fewer than 1,000 people but has led to increased immigration enforcement in Minnesota.
- DHS did not comment on the crackdown specifics but mentioned President Biden reinstating the diversity visa lottery after 2024.
- The travel ban now affects nationals from 39 countries.
