USCIS Expands ‘Anti-Americanism’ Screening for Immigrants Amidst Controversy
USCIS Expands ‘Anti-Americanism’ Screening for Immigrants Amidst Controversy In a significant policy shift, US Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced new measures to screen immigration applicants for “anti-Americanism,” a move that includes expanded social media vetting. Authorities confirmed the new policy on Tuesday, sparking immediate alarm among immigration advocates and legal experts who draw parallels to the McCarthy era. The updated guidelines empower immigration officers to investigate applicants for any “involvement in anti-American or terrorist organizations” and “evidence of…