Trump Administration Tightens Immigration Policies After National Guard Shooting

Fri Dec 05 2025 13:11:40 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

Following the recent shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, the Trump administration has announced new immigration policies aimed at restricting entry and residency for certain foreign nationals, particularly from high-risk countries.

In response to last week’s tragic shooting of two National Guard members by an Afghan national, the Trump administration has implemented several stringent immigration policies. These measures include suspending asylum decisions, reexamining green card applications for individuals from specific 'countries of concern,' and halting immigration requests from Afghans. While the administration argues that these policies are necessary for national security, critics claim they unfairly target vulnerable populations and waste resources. This move also follows a memo detailing a review of refugees admitted during the Biden administration, raising concerns among advocates about the impact on those seeking safety in the U.S.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Since last week’s shooting of two National Guard members in the nation’s capital by a suspect who is an Afghan national, the Trump administration announced a flurry of policies aimed at making it harder for some foreigners to enter or stay in the country.

The administration said it was pausing asylum decisions, reexamining green card applications for people from countries “of concern” and halting visas for Afghans who assisted the U.S. war effort.

Critics, including refugee advocates, argue that these measures amount to collective punishment and are a misuse of resources. The new policies aim to increase scrutiny over green card applications and halt immigration requests from certain countries deemed high-risk.

The new restrictions and policies are a cause for concern among human rights advocates, calling for a reevaluation of these measures, as they pose significant challenges to those looking for refuge in the U.S.