Trump seeks additional limits on Afghan refugees

The Trump administration is intensifying its anti-immigration stance following the shooting of two National Guard members by Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal, who had undergone extensive vetting before his asylum approval. The State Department has halted visa issuance for Afghan passport holders as the incident raises scrutiny on U.S. vetting processes, despite Lakanwal being thoroughly vetted by the CIA. Critics warn that this backlash unfairly targets Afghan allies who risked their lives for U.S. forces, leaving many in fear about their legal status. The shooting is being used politically to justify stricter immigration measures that were already in progress.

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