U.S. Implements Social Media Monitoring for Immigrants Over Antisemitism Concerns
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a new initiative to monitor the social media accounts of immigrants as part of its immigration policy. This initiative aims to identify antisemitic content, with the intention of denying visas and green cards to those who demonstrate such views online. The DHS is emphasizing that it will weigh antisemitic posts in immigration applications and will not tolerate sympathizers of terrorism. Critics, including voices from Silicon Valley, are urging a pushback against these measures, citing potential negative impacts on applicants and concerns over the broader implications for freedom of expression.
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