Homeland Security to scan migrants' social media posts for antisemitism: 'No room for terrorist sympathizers'
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US to Screen Immigrants' Social Media for Antisemitic Content
Above: The Detroit District Office of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is closed and a for sale sign is posted. Image copyright: Jim West/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images
The Spin
Republican narrative
The policy represents a necessary measure to protect national security and combat antisemitism, ensuring that those who support terrorist organizations or promote antisemitic violence cannot exploit immigration benefits while hiding behind First Amendment protections.
Democratic narrative
The surveillance program represents government overreach that threatens free speech rights, uses the protection of Jews as an excuse to advance anti-immigrant policies, and conflates legitimate criticism of Israeli policies with antisemitism while creating a chilling effect on protected political expression.