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The Trump administration today launched a systematic and ongoing review of more than 55 million visas currently in effect in the United States, covering tourists, students, and workers, in a drastic new step in its immigration crackdown.
What does the initiative entail?
The measure, promoted by the State Department under the umbrella of “continuous surveillance” (continuous vetting), seeks to detect potential immigration violations—ranging from overstays, criminal records, threats to public safety, to ties to terrorist groups—in order to immediately revoke visas and proceed with deportations if necessary.
Furthermore, this scrutiny also includes social media analysis: posts and activity will be examined for expressions considered "anti-American" or even "anti-Semitic," which has raised serious concerns among experts about the risk of arbitrariness.
Specific changes already implemented
The oversight has already begun to have an impact: more than 6,000 student visas have been revoked for reasons ranging from crime and immigration violations to alleged links to terrorist activities.
Repercussions and controversies
This new directive raises concerns about civil rights and individual liberties. Immigrant advocates warn that the criteria for revoking visas can be vague or applied arbitrarily, especially in the case of policing political expression on social media.
With this new policy, even migrants with legal status are under unprecedented surveillance. The Trump administration is intensifying its "America First" approach through more aggressive immigration enforcement, with direct implications for millions of people inside and outside the country.
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