华盛顿枪击案“后遗症”：特朗普政府多管齐下推动移民体系改革

Core Viewpoint - The Trump administration is rapidly advancing significant reforms to immigration policy, including the suspension of asylum applications and welfare requests from citizens of 19 high-risk countries, citing national and public safety concerns [1][3]. Group 1: Immigration Policy Changes - The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued a memorandum to suspend all asylum application determinations for foreigners pending a comprehensive review [1]. - The administration has expanded immigration restrictions to include welfare applications from individuals from Afghanistan, Myanmar, Iran, and other high-risk countries, with a full review of welfare applications approved since Biden took office [1][3]. - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary has suggested adding more countries to the travel ban list, although specific countries and timelines remain unclear [1]. Group 2: Welfare and Benefits Reform - The Trump administration plans to reform immigration policy by targeting federal welfare and subsidies, claiming that the "refugee burden" is a primary cause of social disorder in the U.S. [3]. - The Secretary of the Treasury has stated efforts are underway to cut federal benefits for illegal immigrants, reserving these benefits for U.S. citizens [3]. - A proposed new rule by the DHS aims to expand the definition of "public charge," potentially allowing immigration officials to deny entry or legal permanent resident status to applicants deemed likely to become a public charge [3]. Group 3: Information Sharing and Legal Implications - The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that it will share certain information with DHS and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), indicating a serious consideration of these immigration issues [4]. - This information sharing could lead to further actions against immigrants who have utilized federal benefits, although it may face legal challenges due to potential violations of federal privacy laws [4]. - A former USCIS senior official described the latest immigration measures as unprecedented, affecting a broad range of immigrant benefit categories [4]. Group 4: Criticism and International Response - The recent immigration control measures have sparked controversy and criticism from various quarters, including calls from the United Nations to adhere to international law regarding asylum seekers [5]. - Non-profit organizations have condemned the administration's actions as punitive towards Afghan allies, arguing that it represents a betrayal of U.S. commitments [5].