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70+ Republicans Demand Immigration Pause After Austin Shooting

3/5/2026

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More than 70 House Republicans signed a letter calling for an immigration pause until better vetting protocols are established, in response to the shooting in downtown Austin, Texas.
Ndiaga Diagne, a naturalized U.S. citizen, fatally shot two people and injured 14 others.
Authorities investigate the incident as a potential act of terrorism.
Experts say the naturalization process includes vetting and that immigrants are less likely to commit crimes than U.S.-born citizens.

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More than 70 House Republicans signed a letter calling for an immigration pause until better vetting protocols are established, in response to the shooting in downtown Austin, Texas.
Ndiaga Diagne, a naturalized U.S. citizen, fatally shot two people and injured 14 others.
Authorities investigate the incident as a potential act of terrorism.
Experts say the naturalization process includes vetting and that immigrants are less likely to commit crimes than U.S.-born citizens.