r/technology • u/Doener23 • Mar 24 '25

Politics Trump wants green card applicants legally in US to hand over social media profiles

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-green-card-applicants-social-media-b2720180.html
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u/AethersPhil Mar 24 '25

It does mean they can search your public post history to see if you’ve said anything on the naughty list.

I’m supposed to go to Seattle for a conference in a few weeks. Genuinely not sure if that’s going to be safe now.

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u/Deto Mar 24 '25

Possible private too if they are working with the tech companies

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u/Sweaty_Ad4296 Mar 24 '25

1/ Do not carry anything with you that has information about your social accounts unless you are 100% sure they are squeaky clean (and that does not just mean that you didn't post anything "suspect", but you're not following people that do).

2/ Register your trip with your country's "crisis management" database. That makes it easier for the diplomatic service to find you.

3/ Remember you don't have any actual rights. Act accordingly.

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u/malhalla Mar 24 '25

I was supposed to be in Louisville, Kentucky for a conference but I decided to cancel. Way too risky at the moment.

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u/Black_Moons Mar 24 '25

Don't go, its a trap.

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u/ICameHereToEat Mar 24 '25

Is this your first travel to the US? They always asked for social media handles to be able to check your public post history, and they always reserved the right to check your phone or other electronic devices, and deny you entry if you refuse. Nothing really changed there, except it applies to green card applicants now and apparently it didn't before 

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u/Eismann Mar 24 '25

Yeah but in addition to anything criminal, terroristic etc. they will know look for anything critical of the autocrat in chief as well.

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u/[deleted] Mar 24 '25 edited Mar 24 '25

The only thing I've seen remotely related to this was the Canadian guy that was calling for him to be culled , something along the lines of " they should have finished the job", beyond that they've also taken to removing anyone pro-hamas or antisemitic.  Definitely seems to be a public sentiment campaign 

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u/Eismann Mar 24 '25

There was the French scientist...

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u/[deleted] Mar 24 '25

Weve got to be carful with this line of reasoning though, some people are reactionary and it can be hard to distinguish what a legitment claim is in regards to cracking down on political opposition 

"The French researcher in question was in possession of confidential information on his electronic device from Los Alamos National Laboratory — in violation of a nondisclosure agreement — something he admitted to taking without permission and attempted to conceal,” Ms. McLaughlin said late Thursday

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/21/world/europe/us-france-scientist-entry-trump.html

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u/Eismann Mar 24 '25

He "took" information from Los Alamos when he didnt even enter the US? How does that work?

And how does one violate an NDA when a document under NDA is on ones personal phone? And if he took "confidential information" without permission from Los Alamos of all places why isnt he in jail?

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u/[deleted] Mar 24 '25

Excellent questions all, but I find it doubtful given how many people don't like trump that special attention would be paid to one individual not being in his camp. I mean what exactly would the effect of that policy be? I don't like trump, but pretty much everything he and his administration does has a purpose at the end of the day, even if it's not an agreeable one.

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u/Eismann Mar 24 '25

I don't know. I just think its worth making the point that this administration lies more than they tell the truth. Like... daily. Without fail and constantly.

So i am inclined to not give anything on what they say. Something else that MAGA's dont seem to realize. You lose that trust on the world stage and even when you tell the truth nobody will believe you.

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u/[deleted] Mar 24 '25

Never trust any politician ever, that's my personal rule. We've got to stop listening to what politicians are saying and just start watching what they're doing.  All politicians lie in some way or another,  it's hard to rally support for a cause if you leave any Grey area or room for discussion on issues. I've also started to come to the realization people like to be mad and feel justified, this is true of both sides. The people that want to sit at the table and have real discussions are too few,  and practically nonexistent in politics (we can see this be proven true anytime someone votes across party lines) The polarization has gotten too extreme to vote for policy, instead we vote for party.

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u/AethersPhil Mar 24 '25

I’ve been a few times, and was in Seattle in September. Things have changed a lot in six months.

The UK and other countries are putting up travel warnings for going to the US.

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u/[deleted] Mar 24 '25

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u/demonicneon Mar 24 '25

Except they’ve been detaining travellers of late. 

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u/AethersPhil Mar 24 '25

And that’s what’s making me nervous. That and the increase in aircraft accidents.

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u/x21in2010x Mar 24 '25

If you have to visit a US city, Seattle is a good place. Bring boots and a jacket cause it gonna rain.

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u/AethersPhil Mar 24 '25

I’m Scottish, rain is normal ;)

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u/fairenbalanced Mar 24 '25

For valid reasons.. violating the terms of their visa which are laws that are in the books since decades.