Overview

• The proposed policy would require green card and citizenship applicants to disclose their social media handles for identity verification and vetting purposes.
• Critics argue the policy infringes on First Amendment rights and could create a chilling effect on free speech, particularly for immigrants expressing controversial opinions.
• Civil rights groups warn the policy disproportionately targets Muslim and Arab applicants, especially those supporting Palestinian human rights.
• The proposal builds on a January 20 executive order directing federal agencies to identify immigrants with 'hostile attitudes' toward the U.S.
• Public feedback on the policy is being collected until May 5, 2025, with widespread opposition from civil rights organizations and legal experts.