Overview

• The Trump administration has launched the 'Catch and Revoke' program, which uses AI to monitor visa holders' social media for evidence of support for Hamas or other designated terrorist organizations.
• The program also reviews news reports, protest footage, and legal records to identify visa holders allegedly involved in anti-Israel or antisemitic activities.
• Critics, including civil rights groups, claim the initiative undermines free speech and could lead to wrongful visa revocations due to biases in AI technology.
• The State Department has already revoked its first student visa under the program, citing criminal activity tied to a pro-Hamas protest.
• Supporters of the program argue it is a necessary national security measure, while opponents warn it could lead to broader surveillance and repression of dissent.