U.S. Asylum Processing Paused Following D.C. Shooting

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has temporarily stopped making decisions on all asylum applications. The agency confirmed the pause after a recent shooting incident in Washington, D.C. The move follows an event where an Afghan national was accused of shooting two members of the National Guard. One of the service members died from their injuries. USCIS has not announced when it will resume making asylum decisions. The agency oversees the country's legal immigration system, including granting asylum to those fleeing persecution. This pause affects all asylum cases across the United States.