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Trump Administration Resumes Asylum Cases Amid Ongoing Travel Ban

3/30/2026

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The Trump administration is lifting a pause on asylum cases for most applicants after a temporary suspension linked to a shooting involving an Afghan asylum seeker.
Nationals from 39 countries still face entry restrictions due to a travel ban.
The Department of Homeland Security will prioritize higher-risk cases while ensuring rigorous vetting for all immigrants.
Officials state that the policies aim to combat immigration fraud and enhance national security.
Pro-immigration advocates argue that these measures unfairly penalize legal immigrants.

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Story summary

The Trump administration is lifting a pause on asylum cases for most applicants after a temporary suspension linked to a shooting involving an Afghan asylum seeker.
Nationals from 39 countries still face entry restrictions due to a travel ban.
The Department of Homeland Security will prioritize higher-risk cases while ensuring rigorous vetting for all immigrants.
Officials state that the policies aim to combat immigration fraud and enhance national security.
Pro-immigration advocates argue that these measures unfairly penalize legal immigrants.