Arelis R. Hernández

Arelis R. Hernández, a National immigration reporter for The Washington Post, dives deep into the fallout from the shooting of two National Guard members by an Afghan national. She uncovers the suspect's background and details the complexities of asylum and immigration policies that have been affected. Following the attack, the Trump administration swiftly halted asylum decisions and visa issuances for Afghans, raising legal and procedural questions. The discussion emphasizes the impact on over 1.4 million pending asylum cases and potential economic ramifications.