Una ola de restricciones migratorias "al tercer mundo" sacude a EEUU tras el tiroteo en DC

Una ola de restricciones migratorias “al tercer mundo” sacude a EEUU tras el tiroteo en DC Following a shooting by an Afghan national, President Trump has enacted new immigration restrictions targeting immigrants from certain countries. These measures include pausing asylum applications, initiating a review of green cards for individuals from 19 nations, and reducing tax benefits for undocumented immigrants. The administration cites national security and concerns over illegal immigration as justifications for these actions.

• President Trump has ordered new immigration restrictions, particularly targeting immigrants from “third-world” countries, following a shooting incident involving an Afghan national.
• The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has suspended all asylum decisions until a thorough verification process can be ensured.
• A rigorous review of ‘green cards’ for migrants from 19 countries, including Afghanistan, Cuba, and Venezuela, has been initiated.
• The government will reduce tax benefits for undocumented immigrants, as stated by Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent.
• The Treasury Department is increasing vigilance on cross-border fund transfers, with a focus on suspicious activities by undocumented immigrants.
• The United States has immediately paused the issuance of visas for citizens of Afghanistan, and USCIS has suspended immigration applications from Afghans.