Critics have slammed the Trump administration’s plan to vet US-based immigrants’ social media, calling it a threat to free speech and privacy.

On his first day of his second term, Trump signed an Executive Order tightening Green Card screening to protect national security. The policy would require applicants to submit social media handles, expanding a rule already applied to visa applicants abroad.

USCIS claims this measure enhances identity verification and security. However, critics argue it stifles free speech and unfairly targets certain groups. Civil rights advocates warn it could disproportionately impact Muslim and Arab applicants.