What happened: The US government has paused the green card lottery programme following a shooting at Brown University, where the suspect had entered the country through this scheme.
Why it matters:
- The suspension affects applicants hoping to gain US residency via the lottery.
- It raises questions about security checks related to immigration programmes.
MNN Take: The green card lottery is a method for granting US residency to individuals from various countries. The suspension is a precautionary step while authorities review the programme's security measures.
Sources: BBC US & Canada