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US Suspends Asylum for Nationals from 19 Countries

12/7/2025

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The United States has halted asylum and green card applications and banned entry for nationals from 19 countries.
The action follows an attack on two National Guard soldiers in Washington, allegedly by an Afghan national.
The affected countries include Afghanistan, Yemen, Cuba, and several African nations.
Democratic lawmakers and human rights organizations have condemned the measures as discriminatory, saying they hinder family reunification and limit skilled foreign workers.

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The United States has halted asylum and green card applications and banned entry for nationals from 19 countries.
The action follows an attack on two National Guard soldiers in Washington, allegedly by an Afghan national.
The affected countries include Afghanistan, Yemen, Cuba, and several African nations.
Democratic lawmakers and human rights organizations have condemned the measures as discriminatory, saying they hinder family reunification and limit skilled foreign workers.