The Trump administration resumes student visa appointments but enforces strict social media vetting to screen for potential hostility towards the U.S. This move raises concerns about free speech and its implications for foreign students.
The State Department has initiated a pilot program requiring U.S. consulates to screen the social media accounts of Harvard's visa applicants for antisemitism, potentially expanding to other colleges. This marks a significant shift in how foreign students are vetted.
In a significant move, the U.S. State Department has ordered enhanced vetting for all visa applicants traveling to Harvard University, citing concerns over anti-Semitism and violence. This unprecedented action reflects the Trump administration's ongoing scrutiny of academia and immigration.
