From TPS Revocation to Green Card Scrutiny: Trump’s Policy Sparks Outrage
Following the implementation of the Enemy Alien Act and the revocation of over 500 thousand Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders, President Donald Trump has now shifted his focus to green card applicants.
The new initiative, stemming from an executive order, mandates that applicants disclose their social media handles and posts during the application process.
The policy applies not only to new applicants but also to those already residing in the U.S., potentially seeking citizenship or filing for relatives.
Critics argue that this policy infringes on privacy and free speech rights, disproportionately affecting certain groups.
Concerns about the misuse of personal information have also been raised.
The new mandate requiring green card applicants to disclose their social media handles was reported on March 23, 2025, and has sparked a considerable amount of outrage on social media.
This policy stems from an executive order by Donald Trump, aiming to enhance identity verification and national security.
This isn’t the first time such measures have been implemented. In 2019, visa applicants were required to disclose their social media activity from the past five years.
One notable case involved a professor deported for posts critical of Trump, sparking outrage.
As debates continue, many fear this policy could lead to widespread denial of green cards, raising questions about fairness, privacy, and freedom of expression.
Critics have also argued that this policy is unusual, as social media posts are now considered part of the green card application process—something unprecedented in a country that values freedom of speech.
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