Stricter U.S. Immigration Screening Targets Critics of Israel: Green Card Applicants at Risk

New Immigration Screening Standards

According to Главком: The Trump administration has rolled out tougher screening criteria for immigrants, which could jeopardize their chances of obtaining permanent residency in the United States. According to a report in The New York Times, criticism of Israeli actions or participation in pro-Palestinian demonstrations may now serve as grounds for denying a green card. Key negative factors in application reviews include:

• attending pro-Palestinian rallies;
• posting anti-Israel content on social media;
• desecrating the American flag or displaying a crossed-out Israeli flag.

Officials at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) are now officially required to evaluate applicants' ideological views. As a result, the number of approved green cards has dropped by more than half in recent months. Staff handling these applications are now referred to as homeland defenders, and the agency's new motto is: 'Protect your culture.'

Court Rulings on Immigration Policy

Alongside these screening changes, federal judge Brian Murphy in Boston has ruled illegal a Trump administration policy that allowed for the swift deportation of migrants to third countries. The judge determined that this practice violates individuals' right to due process. This decision marks a significant milestone in the fight for immigrant rights in the U.S.

Furthermore, the U.S. Supreme Court has found that Donald Trump violated federal law by unilaterally imposing radical tariffs. The court concluded that these tariffs exceeded legal authority. These events continue to highlight tensions in immigration policy and economic relations within the country, calling into question the Trump administration's actions in these areas.

Changes to U.S. immigration policy under Donald Trump reflect an escalation of ideological conflicts in society and could have serious consequences for many immigrants seeking to legalize their status in the country. At the same time, court rulings that certain practices are illegal demonstrate that a legal system exists ready to protect immigrant rights, despite political initiatives. These developments underscore the need to balance national security with the protection of human rights.