Every major change Trump has made after National Guard shooting as warning issued to green card holders
In response to a fatal shooting of two National Guard members in Washington D.C., the Trump administration has enacted swift and significant changes to U.S. immigration policy. The alleged gunman was an Afghan national who entered the country in 2021.
The first major change is a massive deployment of additional troops. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced 500 more National Guard members would be sent to the capital, increasing security presence by about a quarter.
A direct immigration consequence is the halting of all asylum claims. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) first suspended asylum processing for Afghan nationals. This was quickly expanded to a freeze on all asylum claims from every country.
President Trump also announced a broader crackdown, pledging to “permanently pause migration from all third world countries.” While a specific list was not provided, the administration has previously identified 19 “countries of concern.”
Further, a major review of the green card system was initiated. The president directed a full-scale re-examination of every green card for individuals from countries of concern. The goal is to denaturalize migrants deemed a security risk or “non-compatible with Western civilization.”
These actions represent a rapid and severe tightening of immigration rules. The changes impact asylum seekers, current green card holders, and potential migrants from numerous nations.
The administration frames these measures as necessary for national security following the attack. The sweeping overhauls are some of the most aggressive immigration policies enacted in response to a single incident.
