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US immigration agency halts asylum decisions after D.C. shooting
US immigration authorities temporarily halt asylum decisions after gun shots in Washington; political consequences in focus.
US immigration agency halts asylum decisions after D.C. shooting
In the USA, the immigration authority USCIS has temporarily suspended all asylum decisions. This decision is causing outrage and comes as a direct response to the shooting of two National Guardsmen in Washington D.C. on November 28, 2025. USCIS Director Joseph Edlow announced this action via the X and Facebook platforms. The incident, in which one soldier died and the other guardsman is currently fighting for his life, has prompted President Donald Trump to announce a sweeping ban on the admission of people from "third world countries" and to suspend all immigration applications from Afghan nationals. NP Coburg reports that this is already a response to a suspected attacker - a 29-year-old Afghan who entered the US in 2021. However, his motive remains unknown.
Trump is using the incident to further his political agenda and blames refugees for social problems in the USA. How daily news notes, Trump is calling for a review of all Afghans who came to the US during his presidency, linking the incident to allegations against the Biden administration. He insists that the attacker was flown in as part of “Operation Allies Welcome,” which allowed numerous former local workers to enter the United States.
Political reactions and protests
Tensions are rising in society and not just in Washington D.C. a rethink is taking place. In cities like New York and Chicago, thousands are demonstrating against Trump's restrictive immigration policies. Future protests are also planned in Seattle, Las Vegas and San Antonio. In Washington D.C. Further demonstrations are expected on the occasion of a planned military parade that is scheduled to take place next Saturday. These developments illustrate how heated the mood among the population is. Loud Deutschlandfunk The protests are a response to the repatriations and raids that Trump ordered by executive order.
Trump is responding to growing protests by sending 4,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles, even though California Gov. Gavin Newsom disagrees. Parts of Los Angeles must adhere to a nightly curfew to maintain order. The tensions between the Trump administration and the protesters are creating a hectic climate, with more than 2,000 National Guard troops in Washington D.C. were mobilized to control the situation. Despite the massive presence, a federal court has ruled that the deployment of the National Guard in the city is illegal.
Right now it is becoming clear how much the issues of immigration and public safety are moving to the center of political debates. Society is faced with the question of what influence such tragic events will have on US migration policy.