In the process of getting a green card in America, the Trump administration has proposed a new policy, which has become a cause of concern for Indian citizens. Under this new proposal, now those green card applicants who are already living in America will also need to give their social media information. This step can create difficulties for Indian green card holders with active political discussions and opinions on social media. & Nbsp;
While the government is describing it in the interest of national security, people working for civil rights are considering it as an attack on freedom of expression. In such a situation, in this report, we understand in detail what is the Trump government’s policy and why it is becoming a cause of concern for the Indian community.
what is the new policy?
US citizenship and immigration service (USCIS) announced on 5 March that they would gather information about their social media handles from those applying for a green card. The government says that this step is necessary for their verification, national security and public security. Trump administration it & lsquo; National Security and Public Security Threats & Rsquo; Avoiding an important step to avoid.
increased anxiety among citizens of India
Now Indian Green Card holders are getting the most concern with the implementation of this policy. Especially those people who are active on social media on politics and global affairs. In India, the Modi government, Indo-US relations and other political issues are often discussed. In such a situation, any opinion expressed on social media can now put them in trouble. & Nbsp;
If Indian citizens get caught in a dispute due to their online activities, then it can have a direct impact on their green card application. In such a situation, many people can now try to avoid expressing their opinion on social media, so that their words are not misinterpreted.
violation of freedom and first amendment?
People say that this step is violating the first amense of their expression. In the Constitution of America, every citizen has been given the right to express his opinion, but after this new proposal, people are afraid that their social media posts may not become a reason to stop them from getting a green card.
Fear of different ideas and inequality
Also, some people are concerned that this policy may apply unevenly. For example, Indian citizens say that if their political views or the opinion shared on social media, the government dislikes the government, then they are green card & nbsp; Can be rejected from the application of. In such a situation, they fear that this step may apply unevenly to them and it may bring more complexity in the process.
what will happen further?
USCIS has invited public response to this proposal and people can give their opinion on it by 5 May. However, so far most of the reactions against this proposal have come to negative, especially for violation of the right to free speech (independent expression).