Green card-seeking migrants may be denied for anti-American opinions

Immigrants seeking green cards may now run into obstacles in having their applications approved based on their previous social media activity or critical comments involving personal political positions or statements that the Trump administration may consider un-American.

The Trump administration has reportedly issued new guidance for green card consideration, which states that the immigration documentation that permits migrants to live legally in the United States can now be denied based on social media activity, according to a New York Times report.

The newspaper, citing Department of Homeland Security training materials, reported that migrants who participate in pro-Palestinian protests or post comments online criticizing Israel or desecrating the American flag can be denied green cards.