Trump Administration Uses AI to Revoke Visas Over 'Pro-Hamas' Allegations

The State Department's 'Catch and Revoke' program scans social media and protest records to target foreign nationals for alleged ties to Hamas.

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.