Trump's immigration crackdown sparks fear among Afghans

Afghans living in the US have condemned a deadly shooting attack in Washington DC, carried out by a 29-year-old Afghan man who had entered the US under a special immigration program. The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, killed a National Guard member and injured another. In response, President Donald Trump halted the processing of Afghan immigration requests and threatened a wider crackdown on migrants. The Afghan community in the US expressed sympathy for the victims' families and urged a comprehensive investigation, while stressing that the suspect's actions did not represent their community. They also expressed concern that Trump's response could harm innocent Afghans who had worked with the US and were still in danger in Afghanistan.

The US Trump administration has halted all asylum claim decisions following the shooting of two National Guard soldiers in Washington DC, where an Afghan national is the suspect. The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) director announced the pause, citing the need to ensure maximum vetting and screening. This move follows President Donald Trump's pledge to 'permanently pause migration' from 'third world countries', a decision that could face legal challenges and has drawn criticism from UN agencies. The shooting, blamed on an Afghan national who had been granted asylum, has led to a series of toughening measures by the Trump administration towards migrants, including re-examining green cards issued to individuals from 19 countries and potentially ending federal benefits for non-citizens.

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The article discusses the vetting process for Afghan evacuees following the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, which is under scrutiny after a 29-year-old Afghan national, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, allegedly shot two National Guard members in Washington, DC. Lakanwal was among over 190,000 Afghans admitted into the US under programs designed to resettle those who helped the US during its 20-year war in Afghanistan. The article examines Lakanwal's background, including his previous work for the CIA in Afghanistan, and the multiple layers of vetting he underwent before being granted permanent asylum in the US. The incident has sparked concerns over the US withdrawal from Afghanistan and the haste with which thousands of evacuees were brought to the US, with some officials suggesting a breakdown in vetting is likely tied to the attack. However, others disagree, citing the extensive screening Lakanwal underwent, including multiple vetting processes by various US government agencies.

The article discusses how President Donald Trump's response to a recent shooting in Washington D.C. has sparked fear among immigrant communities, particularly those from Afghanistan and Somalia. The shooting, which resulted in the death of a National Guard member, was carried out by an individual from Afghanistan who had been brought to the U.S. as part of Operation Allies Welcome. Trump blamed former President Biden for allowing the suspect into the country and vowed to implement a massive new immigration crackdown, targeting immigrants from 'third world countries.' The article features an interview with an Afghan immigrant, Abdullah, who is a legal resident and worked with U.S. forces in Afghanistan. Abdullah expresses fear that Trump's rhetoric and policies will lead to increased xenophobia and detention of innocent people like himself.