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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will now screen immigrants’ social media accounts for evidence of antisemitism. This new policy could lead to the denial of immigration benefits. It affects those seeking permanent residency and individuals affiliated with educational institutions and is effective immediately.
According to a statement from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), this measure aims to “protect the homeland from extremists and terrorist aliens,” including those who support antisemitic ideologies and terrorist organizations.
“There is no room in the United States for the rest of the world’s terrorist sympathizers, and we are under no obligation to admit them or let them stay here,” stated DHS Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Tricia McLaughlin.
This announcement follows the recent arrests of pro-Palestinian student activists accused of antisemitic activities. Their lawyers deny these allegations.
Edward Ahmed Mitchell, the national deputy director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, criticized the policy, stating, “The spirit of Joseph McCarthy is alive and well,” and accused the administration of mischaracterizing criticism of the Israeli government.
J-Street, a pro-Israel, pro-peace, and pro-democracy group, also disavowed the new policy. Its president, Jeremy Ben-Ami, argued that “the fight against antisemitism won’t be advanced by attacks on 250-year-old cherished American rights like free speech.”
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem emphasized that advocating for violence and terrorism could lead to visa revocation and deportation.
Keywords: immigration, antisemitism, social media, DHS, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, policy, free speech, terrorism.