- USCIS has temporarily paused all asylum decisions following a recent incident in Washington, D.C.
- The suspension comes after an Afghan national was accused of a shooting targeting National Guard members.
- One National Guard member was killed as a result of the shooting.
- This pause in asylum decisions is a direct response to the shooting and aims to address any arising security concerns.
- The incident has raised significant attention due to its implications on asylum procedures and national security.
- Details about the duration of the suspension or changes in the asylum process have yet to be announced.
- Stakeholders in immigration and asylum processes are closely monitoring developments related to this decision.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/uscis-halts-all-asylum-decisions-after-dc-shooting-national-guard-members)
