After attack on Guard members, Trump’s immigration crackdown grows

Immigrants in the United States face rising scrutiny as President Donald Trump vows to crack down on Afghan nationals and others seeking U.S. protection. The policy shift follows a pre-Thanksgiving attack in the nation’s capital that killed one National Guard member and left another critically wounded.

The suspect, an Afghan national, was lawfully let in by the government in 2021.

That year, the U.S. evacuated tens of thousands of Afghans after American troops withdrew from Afghanistan and the Taliban retook power. Many Afghans who served alongside U.S. troops sought protection, fearing persecution under the new regime. The speed and chaos of the exodus sparked security concerns, especially among Biden administration critics. When he returned to office, President Trump restricted pathway