US Launches Sweeping Review of Green Card Holders From High-Risk Countries Amid US Capitol Attack Fears.
In a dramatic move, the Trump administration has announced that it is reviewing the immigration status of every permanent resident from Afghanistan and 18 other countries suspected to be linked to terrorism. The review comes amid growing concerns over security threats after Wednesday's attack on National Guard troops in Washington D.C., which left several people dead and others injured.
According to officials, a suspect with ties to Afghan forces is believed to have carried out the shooting. The individual, who is 29 years old, had been granted asylum, not permanent residency, just months ago through a group that resettled Afghans in the US following the 2021 Taliban takeover.
US Customs and Immigration Services director Joseph Edlow has issued an executive order directing a "full-scale" re-examination of every Green Card holder from countries deemed "of Identified Concern." While the specific countries were not listed, officials pointed to President Trump's June executive order, which classified 19 nations as high-risk. These countries include Afghanistan, along with several others in Africa and the Middle East.
The order imposed strict travel restrictions on nationals from these countries, effectively banning nearly all entry into the US. However, some temporary work visas from certain of these countries are still allowed. The review is seen as an effort to bolster national security in light of increasing concerns over terrorism.
In a dramatic move, the Trump administration has announced that it is reviewing the immigration status of every permanent resident from Afghanistan and 18 other countries suspected to be linked to terrorism. The review comes amid growing concerns over security threats after Wednesday's attack on National Guard troops in Washington D.C., which left several people dead and others injured.
According to officials, a suspect with ties to Afghan forces is believed to have carried out the shooting. The individual, who is 29 years old, had been granted asylum, not permanent residency, just months ago through a group that resettled Afghans in the US following the 2021 Taliban takeover.
US Customs and Immigration Services director Joseph Edlow has issued an executive order directing a "full-scale" re-examination of every Green Card holder from countries deemed "of Identified Concern." While the specific countries were not listed, officials pointed to President Trump's June executive order, which classified 19 nations as high-risk. These countries include Afghanistan, along with several others in Africa and the Middle East.
The order imposed strict travel restrictions on nationals from these countries, effectively banning nearly all entry into the US. However, some temporary work visas from certain of these countries are still allowed. The review is seen as an effort to bolster national security in light of increasing concerns over terrorism.
. I think it's a classic case of "security through hysteria" – the government is using this high-profile attack as a pretext to launch a sweeping review of Green Card holders from countries deemed high-risk, which might be an overreaction given the limited evidence linking these countries to terrorism.
! Like, I get that national security is important and all, but reviewing every single green card holder from these high-risk countries? That's just super invasive and creepy 
. And what even is the point of reviewing asylum seekers who got here just months ago? They're already living in the country, paying taxes and contributing to society 
. It feels like they're being held to a different standard than everyone else.
. Imagine having your green card revoked because of something you didn't even do 
. What if you have family members who are in these countries and can't visit them? It's just too much uncertainty 
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Just wondering if this move is gonna make a difference 
. Are they gonna deport all Afghan refugees who have been living here for years? It's just so unfair 
can we just focus on building bridges instead of walls? 
anyway, this review of green card holders from these countries might be a good thing i guess? we do need to prioritize national security but also not discriminate against people from certain countries... like, isn't that how we ended up with refugees in the first place? 
and btw, what's the deal with asylum vs permanent residency? can someone explain it to me again? 
. I mean, we're talking about people who have already been vetted and cleared to live in the US. It's like, what's next? Reviewing the status of all our friends from abroad just because of some scary news 
. I get it, national security is important, but let's not forget that most immigrants are good people just trying to make a living and contribute to society 
. And what about those who have been living here for years, paying taxes, and being model citizens? Do we really need to scrutinize them so closely? 
. Let's try to be more understanding and welcoming, not just when it's convenient 
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we're already living in a world where one attack on the capitol gets everyone paranoid about our own citizens being terrorists 
also what's the real goal here, are they gonna deport these ppl or just keep an eye on them 
so the US is gonna review everyone's green card holder status just because someone attacked a bunch of people in DC... how does that even work? Like, we're supposed to believe that all Afghans are terrorists now? 
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