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US Says Will Deny Visas, Residence Permits Over Social Media Posts


Published on 2025-04-24 14:25:20 - NDTV
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  • US immigration authorities said Wednesday they will look at social media accounts and deny visas or residence permits to people who post content considered anti-Semitic by President Donald Trump's administration.

The U.S. State Department has announced that it will deny visas and residence permits to individuals who engage in activities such as harassing or stalking diplomats on social media, as part of a broader effort to protect U.S. personnel. This policy, effective immediately, targets actions that could intimidate or coerce U.S. government employees, including diplomats and their families. The decision comes in response to increasing incidents of online harassment and aims to safeguard the well-being and security of American officials abroad. The State Department emphasized that this measure is intended to deter such behavior and ensure a safe working environment for its staff.

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