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 is facing public backlash
The Trump administration's proposal to scrutinise social media profiles of green card applicants is facing public backlash (AP)
  • 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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