The shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., by an Afghan national has raised fears among refugee advocates about potential backlash against Afghan communities in the U.S. Many Afghans are reportedly afraid to leave their homes due to concerns over immigration enforcement and hate speech. Advocates like Shawn VanDiver from #AfghanEvac emphasize that the actions of one individual do not represent the Afghan community as a whole. The shooter, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, had previously served in a CIA-backed Afghan Army unit and had been granted asylum after a thorough vetting process. In response to the incident, President Trump announced a review of immigrant visas for those who entered the U.S. during the Biden administration. Refugee organizations are calling for justice for the victims while urging society to recognize that the actions of one person should not lead to the stigmatization of an entire community.