Trump administration suspends asylum decisions after DC shooting
Joseph Edlow stated the pause will last "until we can ensure that every alien is vetted and screened to the maximum degree possible."
The announcement came shortly after President Donald Trump vowed to "permanently pause migration" from all "third world countries." The policy shift follows Wednesday’s attack, which left one soldier dead and another in critical condition, and authorities have accused an Afghan national of carrying out the assault.
While the initial measures specifically targeted Afghans seeking entry, broader restrictions now affect all nationalities. USCIS officers are still permitted to process applications and review cases up to the point of decision, but they cannot approve, deny, or close any asylum claims.
Details about the directive remain limited. Trump did not specify which countries would be impacted by the migration pause, which could face legal challenges and has already drawn criticism from UN agencies.
The new measures mark a continuation of the president’s tougher stance on migration, including mass deportations of undocumented migrants, reductions in refugee admissions, and efforts to end automatic citizenship for children born in the US.
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