The Trump Administration Seeks Social Media Accounts of Immigrant Applicants
The Trump administration has proposed a new policy requiring people applying for green cards, US citizenship, and asylum or refugee status to submit their social media accounts. This move is seen as an attempt to vet applicants more thoroughly in the name of national security. The public has 60 days to comment on the proposal, which affects over 3.5 million people.
- By scrutinizing social media profiles, the government may inadvertently create a digital surveillance state that disproportionately targets marginalized communities, exacerbating existing inequalities.
- Will this policy serve as a model for other countries or will it remain a uniquely American attempt to balance national security concerns with individual liberties?