The New York Times: DHS Expands Screening of Green Card Applicants Over Political Views and Protest Activity

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The New York Times reports the Trump administration issued new DHS guidance expanding scrutiny of green card applicants over political views.

•⁠ ⁠Internal materials say participation in pro-Palestinian protests, criticism of Israel, or flag desecration can be treated as negative factors.

•⁠ ⁠Officers are told to elevate cases involving possible anti-American or antisemitic conduct to supervisors and agency lawyers.