US Denies Visas, Green Cards for Anti-Semitic Social Media Posts

US immigration authorities have announced that they will deny visas and residence permits to individuals who post content deemed anti-Semitic, particularly in support of groups labeled as terrorists by the US, such as Hamas and Hezbollah. This policy, effective immediately, allows the US Citizenship and Immigration Services to consider social media activity while evaluating visa and green card applications. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stated that those advocating for anti-Semitic violence will not be welcomed in the country, emphasizing that non-citizens do not share the same rights as Americans. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reportedly revoked visas for around 300 individuals under this directive, asserting his discretion in the matter. Critics, including some of those affected, argue that they have been unfairly targeted despite not expressing anti-Semitic sentiments. The new measures are part of a broader crackdown on immigration policies under the Trump administration.