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Suspected N.Y.-Area Bomber Raises Immigrant Screening Questions
ResumeAhmad Khan Rahami, who is suspected of planting homemade bombs in New York City and New Jersey last weekend, was brought to the U.S. as a child by his immigrant Afghan parents. Other so-called "homegrown terrorists," such as Orlando shooting suspect Omar Mateen, were American citizens.
As politicians debate tougher screening rules for refugees, Here & Now's Jeremy Hobson talks to USA Today's Alan Gomez about whether tougher vetting could have raised red flags or prevented attacks.
Guest
Alan Gomez, immigration reporter for USA Today. He tweets @alangomez.
This segment aired on September 20, 2016.