US Tightens Immigration Screenings with 'Anti-Americanism' Check

The United States has announced a controversial policy to incorporate screenings for anti-American views within its immigration processes, drawing criticism from civil rights advocates concerned about subjective interpretation.

Officers assessing immigration benefits, like green cards, will evaluate if applicants endorse ideologies seen as anti-American, while concerns mount about the potential for bias in these decisions.

Critics fear this policy shift reflects stereotypes and bias, jeopardizing constitutional rights of immigrants, as past policies, including social media vetting, also faced scrutiny under the Trump administration.

(With inputs from agencies.)