President Donald Trump has intensified his immigration policies following a fatal shooting in Washington, D.C., involving an Afghan national.
The incident, which resulted in the death of a National Guard member, prompted the administration to suspend processing of Afghan immigration requests and review green cards from several countries.
Trump's announcements reflect a broader effort to restrict entry and benefits for noncitizens during his second term.
In a Truth Social post, Trump pledged to permanently pause migration from all third-world countries to allow the U.S. system to recover.
He blamed refugees for social dysfunction and vowed to end federal benefits and subsidies for noncitizens.
The president also promised to denaturalize migrants who undermine domestic tranquility or are deemed incompatible with Western civilization.
Additionally, the administration plans to terminate millions of prior admissions and remove individuals not considered net assets to the United States.
Earlier actions include mass deportations, sharp cuts to refugee admissions, and efforts to end birthright citizenship.
The shooting near the White House killed National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom, 20, and left Andrew Wolfe, 24, critically injured.
The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, arrived in the U.S. in 2021 under a program for Afghans who assisted American forces.
Lakanwal had worked with the CIA and served in a unit known as the Kandahar Strike Force.
He underwent U.S. vetting both during his service and upon entry.
Reports indicate he later experienced mental health issues.
UN agencies urged the U.S. to honor the 1951 Refugee Convention and ensure due process for asylum seekers.
Critics described the response as scapegoating, noting the attacker’s motive remains unknown.
The proposed measures are expected to face legal challenges, with the White House yet to provide implementation details.