Following a shooting in Washington, D.C., the Trump administration has temporarily halted all asylum decisions, affecting all nationalities. The move comes after an Afghan man, granted asylum earlier this year, was accused of the attack. USCIS officers are now instructed to hold cases at the decision-making stage, prioritizing safety. This pause effectively creates an indefinite halt on asylum adjudications, with a broader review of immigration applications potentially on the horizon.

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