Trump Suspends Green Card Lottery After Brown, MIT Attacks

The Trump administration has suspended the US green card lottery program, citing its alleged use by the suspect in the recent shooting at Brown University and the killing of a Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor. The decision comes in the wake of these incidents, which have raised concerns about the security of the immigration system. The administration argues that the green card lottery program, which provides permanent residency to individuals from countries with low rates of immigration to the US, has been exploited by those with malicious intentions. This move is part of the administration's broader push to tighten immigration policies and address perceived vulnerabilities in the system. However, critics have raised concerns about the potential impact on legal immigration and the fairness of the decision, given the lack of clear evidence linking the green card lottery to the specific incidents mentioned.

Dec 19, 2025 → Dec 19, 2025