The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will review foreigners' social media posts and deny visas and residency permits if deemed "antisemitic." This measure aims to protect the country from extremists and terrorists, including those supporting groups like Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthi rebels.
The policy affects student visas and green cards, raising concerns about freedom of speech, especially given that some individuals had their visas revoked despite not expressing antisemitism, but for participating in anti-war demonstrations related to Gaza.
US authorities emphasize that foreigners do not have the same rights as US citizens regarding visa issuance. The policy is being enforced immediately, and at least 300 visas have reportedly been revoked.
The case of Mahmoud Khalil, who led protests at Columbia University, is highlighted as an example of deportation under this policy. Additionally, the Trump administration revoked millions of dollars in federal funding from several universities, accusing them of insufficiently addressing antisemitic actions during protests related to the Gaza war.