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Trump Proposes Migration Freeze Amid Afghan Shooting Controversy

12/2/2025

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Trump Proposes Migration Halt

U.S. President Donald Trump proposes a "permanent pause" on migration from several countries after a shooting involving Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal, who is charged with murder.
The Department of Homeland Security will implement these policies, including heightened scrutiny of asylum claims and a halt on visas for Afghan passport holders.
Critics warn against collective punishment of Afghan refugees as Biden-era asylum policies face legal challenges.

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Noem Advocates Travel Ban

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem proposed a comprehensive travel ban on countries she says send dangerous immigrants to the United States after meeting U.S. President Donald Trump.
The plan follows a recent attack tied to Afghan immigrant Rahmanullah Lakanwal, which Noem linked to the Biden administration's Afghan refugee vetting as inadequate.
Noem labeled some immigrants as 'killers' and 'leeches' who threaten public safety and drain resources.

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Trump Proposes Migration Halt

U.S. President Donald Trump proposes a "permanent pause" on migration from several countries after a shooting involving Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal, who is charged with murder.
The Department of Homeland Security will implement these policies, including heightened scrutiny of asylum claims and a halt on visas for Afghan passport holders.
Critics warn against collective punishment of Afghan refugees as Biden-era asylum policies face legal challenges.

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