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Behind the Bastards

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Visa Scrutiny and Social Media Surveillance

This chapter explores the implications of intensified government scrutiny on student visas, emphasizing a British citizen's self-deportation amidst heightened revocation efforts for protest-related cases. It discusses new directives from the Department of Homeland Security focusing on social media screenings and their impact on free speech, as well as specific incidents of individuals facing detention due to online activity. The chapter raises critical questions about the intersection of activism, academic freedom, and national security within U.S. immigration policy.

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