US to Monitor Immigrant Social Media for Antisemitism
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US Citizenship and Immigration Services will now screen immigrants' social media for antisemitic content, potentially denying benefits to those found expressing such views. This policy, effective immediately, targets applicants for permanent residency and those affiliated with educational institutions. The Department of Homeland Security cites a need to protect the homeland from extremists and those supporting antisemitic terrorism. The announcement follows recent arrests of pro-Palestinian activists accused of antisemitic activities, although their lawyers contest these claims.
US Citizenship and Immigration Services will now screen immigrants' social media for antisemitic content, potentially denying benefits to those found expressing such views. This policy, effective immediately, targets applicants for permanent residency and those affiliated with educational institutions. The Department of Homeland Security cites a need to protect the homeland from extremists and those supporting antisemitic terrorism. The announcement follows recent arrests of pro-Palestinian activists accused of antisemitic activities, although their lawyers contest these claims.
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