Washington dc: The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has halted all asylum claim decisions following a shooting incident in Washington DC, which resulted in the death of a National Guard member and injuries to another.
According to Kuwait News Agency, USCIS Director Joseph Edlow stated on X that the agency has "halted all asylum decisions until we can ensure that every alien is vetted and screened to the maximum degree possible." He emphasized that "the safety of the American people always comes first."
President Donald Trump announced on Thursday evening that he would "permanently pause" migration from Third World countries. US authorities further revealed measures to minimize immigration and impose more restrictions.