New ‘Anti-Americanism’ Screening for Immigrants Risks Subjective Bias and Overreach

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced that immigrants applying for legal work and residence in America will face a new scrutiny: screening for so-called “anti-Americanism.” At first glance, defending our nation against those who despise its principles sounds like common sense. But the reality is far more troubling.How Will Officials Judge ‘Anti-Americanism’ Without Clear Standards?USCIS states applicants who have "endorsed, promoted, supported, or otherwise espoused anti-American, terrorist or antisemitic views" may be denied benefits such as green cards. Yet the administration offers no clear definition of what constitutes “anti-American” beliefs, leaving immigration officers with dangerously broad discretion.Without...