Politics & Government
Pause In Asylum Application Process Draws Criticism In Westchester County
The Trump Administration says the pause is indefinite while asylum seekers from all nations are "vetted to the maximum degree."
December 2, 2025
The pause in the asylum application process is drawing criticism in Westchester County.
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The asylum pause was announced after last week's fatal shooting of West Virginia National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom just blocks from the White House. An asylum seeker from Afghanistan has been charged. He came to the U.S. after serving in an Afghan army unit that helped the U.S. hunt down Taliban commanders.
The Trump Administration says the pause is indefinite while asylum seekers from all nations are "vetted and screened to the maximum degree."
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