US President Donald Trump has called for a thorough review of all Afghan refugees who entered the country during Joe Biden's presidency after a suspect from Afghanistan was identified as being involved in the shooting of two US national guard members.
The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, is a 29-year-old Afghan national who arrived in the US under a policy allowing Afghans to resettle here after the Taliban took control of Afghanistan. According to reports, Lakanwal had been granted asylum earlier this year.
Trump described the shooting as "an act of terror" and said that the country needs to re-examine all Afghan refugees who entered during Biden's presidency, adding that those who do not belong in the US should be removed.
The stoppage of processing immigration requests for Afghan nationals is expected to have significant implications on the lives of thousands of individuals living in the country. The decision comes amid widespread criticism from lawmakers and advocacy groups who argue that it unfairly targets a vulnerable community.
The shooting took place near the White House, with both victims in critical condition. Authorities have confirmed that the suspect had been shot and was being held in custody, but suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Trump's comments on the incident are seen as an attempt to deflect attention from his own administration's handling of vetting migrants from Afghanistan before allowing them into the country. The previous administration had implemented a rigorous screening process for Afghans arriving here after the US withdrawal.
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services has stated that it will no longer process all immigration requests relating to Afghan nationals, pending further review.
The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, is a 29-year-old Afghan national who arrived in the US under a policy allowing Afghans to resettle here after the Taliban took control of Afghanistan. According to reports, Lakanwal had been granted asylum earlier this year.
Trump described the shooting as "an act of terror" and said that the country needs to re-examine all Afghan refugees who entered during Biden's presidency, adding that those who do not belong in the US should be removed.
The stoppage of processing immigration requests for Afghan nationals is expected to have significant implications on the lives of thousands of individuals living in the country. The decision comes amid widespread criticism from lawmakers and advocacy groups who argue that it unfairly targets a vulnerable community.
The shooting took place near the White House, with both victims in critical condition. Authorities have confirmed that the suspect had been shot and was being held in custody, but suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Trump's comments on the incident are seen as an attempt to deflect attention from his own administration's handling of vetting migrants from Afghanistan before allowing them into the country. The previous administration had implemented a rigorous screening process for Afghans arriving here after the US withdrawal.
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services has stated that it will no longer process all immigration requests relating to Afghan nationals, pending further review.