US EditionTrump officials want social media vetted for immigration applicants
- The Trump administration proposes that green card applicants already in the U.S. Must submit their social media profiles, claiming it is necessary for identity verification and national security screening, according to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
- Civil rights groups warn the policy may unfairly target individuals who criticize the Trump administration or support Palestinian rights, citing the case of Mahmoud Khalil, who was labeled 'pro-Hamas' by the Trump administration, raising fears about the implications for free speech rights.
- Public feedback on the proposal has been largely negative, indicating strong public concern over First Amendment violations.
- The proposal will be open for public comment until May 5, 2025, with advocates arguing that it infringes upon First Amendment rights.
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Donald Trump: New Migrants Law Causes Abuse
The U.S. immigration agency is now also supposed to examine the social media channels of immigrants who already live legally in the U.S.. Migrants could then lose their residence status because of their postings. Critics see the next attack on freedom of expression.
How Trump's New Social Media Policy May Impact Indian Green Card Holders In US
Green card holders living in America may soon be required to surrender their social media accounts to the government under a new proposal by President Donald Trump administration's as part of their crackdown on immigration. Visa applicants living abroad are already required to share their social media handles with US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Now, under the new proposal, the policy will expand to those already living legally …
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