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flag A D.C. shooting by an Afghan evacuee sparked debate over refugee vetting, despite all applicants undergoing thorough screening.

flag A Washington, D.C., shooting that killed two National Guard members has renewed debate over Afghan refugee vetting. flag The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, arrived in 2021 via a special immigrant visa and was granted asylum in April 2025. flag While some, including FBI Director Kash Patel, claimed the Biden administration conducted no vetting, officials confirm Afghan evacuees undergo extensive multi-agency screening, including biometric and biographic checks. flag Lakanwal had previously worked with U.S. forces, including the CIA. flag Critics point to rushed evacuations and limited intelligence access as potential gaps, but advocacy groups note Afghan refugees face some of the strictest vetting. flag The incident has heightened political tension, with the Trump administration halting Afghan immigration processing, though officials caution against stigmatizing the entire community.

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