The United States government has ordered strict sanctions against foreigners who have overstayed their visas. The move comes following a terror incident at a rally in Boulder, Colorado, where one man threw a bomb during a pro-Israel protest.
Its suspect Mohamed Sabry Soliman, is a 45-year-old Egyptian who came to into the U.S. on a tourist visa in August 2022. This visa expires in February 2023. However Soliman stayed in the U.S. and then sought asylum. Police say he was planning the attack for more than an entire year, and was motivated by Zionist-related anti-semitism.
Following his arrest U.S. authorities moved quickly. Homeland Security officials instructed immigration agencies to increase the scrutiny of foreigners who are staying beyond their visa limit. Anyone found to be in violation of immigration law are likely to be deported or faced with legal actions.
A spokesperson for the Secretary of Homeland Security said: “There is no place within America. There is no room in the United States for the rest of the world’s terrorist sympathizers. Anyone who tries to encourage antisemitism is going to be deported, found and charged. .”
In response to the crisis, in response to the crisis, U.S. President issued an order that blocks access to the nation of individuals from 12 countries. This includes countries that have unstable government and a past history of terrorist attacks. In addition, entry from seven other countries were also limited.
The move has sparked a fresh controversy. Some say it could cause discrimination. Others think it’s the best way to ensure the public’s safety.
The government has stated that its aim is simple: to eliminate those who misuse the system of visas and risk security of the nation. Officials said that lawful tourists and immigrants would not be affected, as long as they adhere to the regulations.
The Colorado incident shocked many Americans and raised concerns about how those with expired visas are able to move around freely. This new crackdown is among of the most aggressive immigration steps that has been taken in the last few months.
The authorities are working on more robust identification checks at the ports of entry as well as better tracking systems for those who have a visa.
The person who orchestrated that Colorado attack is currently being investigated by federal authorities. Investigative efforts are underway to determine whether he was aided by or connections to foreign groups.
