US Enforces Visa Restrictions to Curb Foreign Censorship Against Americans

In a significant policy shift, the United States has introduced new visa restrictions aimed at foreign officials accused of censoring American voices. This move underscores the Trump administration's intensified focus on global free speech issues.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the measures, emphasizing instances where Americans faced fines and harassment by foreign entities for exercising free speech. Rubio declared that these restrictions target foreign individuals complicit in such censorship, asserting that free speech is an American birthright immune from foreign interference.

This announcement comes amid tensions involving prominent figures like Elon Musk and legal disputes over content removal mandates. Aligning with legislative efforts such as the 'No Censors on Our Shores' Act, the US is taking a definitive stance against foreign-imposed censorship. The administration is also evaluating stricter vetting for social media activity on student visas.

(With inputs from agencies.)