Shooter's Asylum Path Fuels Immigration Policy Crackdown
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People Mentioned
- Rakmanala Laknwall - The alleged shooter of two National Guard members, whose immigration status and path to asylum are central to the episode's discussion.
- Joseph B. Edlow (USCIS Director) - Mentioned for his social media post announcing the halt of all asylum decisions.
- Christine Nome (DHS Secretary) - Mentioned for her comments to ABC News regarding the alleged shooter's motives and her generalizations about immigrants.
- Arliece Hernandez (National Immigration Reporter for The Washington Post) - The guest expert who provides insights into the Trump administration's immigration policies and the asylum process.
Organizations & Institutions
- US Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) - The agency responsible for processing asylum applications and other immigration services.
- The State Department - Mentioned for its decision to pause visa issuance for individuals traveling on Afghan passports.
- CIA's Zero Units - Covert units that carried out missions against extremist groups with intelligence and logistical support from the CIA and US military.
Websites & Online Resources
- ABC News - Mentioned as the source for DHS Secretary Christine Nome's comments.
- CBS News - Reported on a memo directing asylum officers and USCIS employees to stop work.