Trump pushes for more restrictions on Afghan refugees. Experts say many are already in place
The Trump administration is promising a stricter anti-immigration agenda after an Afghan national was being charged in the shooting of two National Guard members. Experts warn that Afghans wishing to come to the U.S. already face tough measures. Many of these immigrants are among the most extensively vetted. The alleged shooter, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, was part of a program that brought Afghans to the U.S. after working with American troops. Trump and his allies have criticized the vetting process and announced plans to pause migration from certain countries. This has left nearly 200,000 Afghans in the U.S. fearful for their status.
