"Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed Wednesday night that the suspected shooter entered the U.S. under Operation Allies Welcome in September 2021. Context: "Effective immediately, processing of all immigration requests relating to Afghan nationals is stopped indefinitely pending further review of security and vetting protocols," U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services said Wednesday on X. The impact of such a probe on the tens of thousands who entered the country under Operation Allies Welcome, and the subsequent "Enduring Welcome" program, remains unclear."
"The alleged shooter had previously worked with the U.S. government, including the CIA, as a member of a "partner force" in the southern Afghan province of Kandahar, agency director John Ratcliffe told Axios in a statement. Afghans who worked under CIA command served alongside Americans during the war and played key roles in helping U.S. forces evacuate. Multiple outlets reported that the suspect applied for asylum last year and was granted it this year under the Trump administration."
Two National Guard members were shot in a Wednesday afternoon attack; President Trump said they were "shot at point-blank range." Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed the suspected shooter entered the U.S. under Operation Allies Welcome in September 2021. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services stopped processing all immigration requests for Afghan nationals pending review of security and vetting. The suspect previously worked with U.S. government forces, including the CIA, as a partner force in Kandahar and helped evacuations. Reports say the suspect applied for asylum last year and was granted it this year. Officials and advocacy groups cited legal uncertainty and called for accountability.
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