Autorităţile americane vor verifica reţelele sociale ale jurnaliştilor străini care aplică pentru vize

The U.S. State Department will now check social media accounts of foreign journalists applying for visas, expanding a previous initiative. This move aims to ensure applicants meet eligibility requirements and do not pose security threats. The policy, which also includes workers from Canada and Mexico, has raised concerns about free speech. The Department of Homeland Security recently tightened rules on the duration of stays for foreign journalists and students. Critics worry about the implications for civil liberties and expression, especially regarding the scrutiny of social media content.