National Security Demands Tougher Immigration Vetting After Guard Shooting

Last week’s shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., by an Afghan national exposed a glaring vulnerability in our immigration system—one that threatens both national security and the safety of everyday Americans. In response, the Trump administration has rapidly intensified policies to ensure that foreign nationals entering or residing in the United States do not pose a risk to our citizens. Why Pause on Asylum Decisions Makes Sense for American Safety The announcement by Joseph Edlow, Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), that asylum decisions will be paused until "every alien is vetted and screened to...