A D.C. District Court judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's policy requiring social media account access from student visa applicants, citing lack of standing. The policy aims to enhance scrutiny and limit foreign student enrollment, leading to fears of delays for visa processing. Advocates for international education express concern over First Amendment implications and potential barriers for applicants deemed hostile to the U.S., particularly as colleges prepare for incoming classes.
Judge J. Michelle Childs ruled that the lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's social media scrutiny for visa applicants lacked standing on First Amendment grounds.
The new State Department policy aims to enhance scrutiny on student visa applicants, raising concerns about the potential violation of First Amendment protections.
International education advocates worry this policy will hinder foreign student enrollment and lead to delays ahead of the upcoming academic year.
The policy could create obstacles for applicants perceived as showing hostility towards the U.S., affecting their chances of gaining entry to study.
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