🛑 BREAKING: Trump Halts Green Card Lottery After Campus Shootings
Former President Donald Trump has ordered an immediate pause of the Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery following deadly shootings at Brown University and MIT.
🔍 Key Facts • Suspect linked to both attacks
• Victims: 2 dead, 9 injured at Brown; 1 professor killed at MIT
• DHS Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed the suspension
• Suspect reportedly entered the U.S. via the 2017 DV Lottery (Portugal)
📋 About the DV Lottery • ~50,000 green cards issued annually
• 20M+ applicants in 2025
• Only 38 Portuguese applicants selected
• Includes background checks, interviews, and vetting
⚖️ Why It Matters • Legal Risk: Program was created by Congress — court challenges likely
• Political Signal: Reinforces Trump’s hardline immigration stance
• Broader Impact: May shape security narratives and 2026 policy debates
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