‘Chilling effect on free speech:’ Trump wants green card applicants already legally in the US to hand over social media profiles
Trump wants immigrants living in US to hand over social media accounts
- The Trump administration's proposal to scrutinise social media profiles of green card applicants, including those legally residing in the US, is facing public backlash.
- Critics argue this policy infringes on free speech rights, particularly for those from countries with differing political climates.
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services claims the vetting is necessary for enhanced identity verification and national security screening, citing a Trump executive order.
- Civil rights groups express concern that the policy could disproportionately target critics of Israel and the US government's handling of the conflict, following recent detentions and deportations.
- This proposal coincides with reports of a potential agreement between the IRS and ICE to share confidential tax data for immigration enforcement, raising further privacy concerns.
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