The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has reportedly announced that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will begin screening the social media accounts of immigrants and foreign students for anti-Semitic content, as well as any history of harassment against Jewish individuals.
This initiative follows recent arrests of foreign students whose visas were revoked due to their involvement in anti-Semitic protests, which included vandalism and disruptive actions on campus.
Any findings from social media screenings may lead to the denial of immigration benefits for individuals seeking permanent residency, as well as for foreign students linked to institutions involved in anti-Semitic activities.
USCIS will view any content that indicates support for anti-Semitic terrorism or organizations as a negative factor in the evaluation of immigration requests.
DHS asserts that this action aligns with President Trump’s executive orders aimed at combating increasing anti-Semitism.
Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Tricia McLaughlin stated, “There is no room in the United States for the rest of the world’s terrorist sympathizers” and emphasized that individuals attempting to use the First Amendment to advocate for anti-Semitic violence are not welcome.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio clarified that students who express intentions to engage in vandalism or harassment during their time in the U.S. would be denied visas.
He indicated that once a visa is revoked, the individual is no longer legally in the country and may face deportation.
Rubio stressed the importance of maintaining order in American campuses, asserting that every nation has the right to control who is allowed entry.
This new policy represents a firm stance by the U.S. government against expressions of anti-Semitism and aims to protect the integrity of American educational institutions.
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