The policy announcement comes during a time when the immigration system has already slowed down significantly.
President Trump on Tuesday said his 60-day ban on immigration will only apply to people applying for permanent residency, claiming it was necessary in order to protect American jobs as the economy continues to struggle during the coronavirus pandemic.
"There will be some people coming in, but it's, it's a strong order,” he said. “It involves a big circle, as you know.” "Trump's announcement makes no sense except as yet another attempt to change who gets to become a US citizen in the long run. It will have no conceivable positive effect on unemployment or public health," said Doug Rand, a former Obama White House official and cofounder of Boundless Immigration.
The latest order appears to be a continuation of that effort and comes as Trump faces criticism for his handling of the pandemic.
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