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It Could Happen Here
Visa Complications and Social Media Scrutiny
This chapter explores the case of a British doctoral student who faced visa issues prompting self-deportation amidst intensified scrutiny from the U.S. government under the Trump administration. It discusses the implications of a new directive from Homeland Security that expands social media monitoring for visa applicants, raising concerns about free speech and the definition of 'anti-American ideologies.' The conversation further investigates the case of an academic facing deportation due to dubious social media allegations, highlighting the intersection of immigration law, public perception, and political sensitivity.
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