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DHS Guidance Threatens Green Cards for Pro-Palestinian Speech

4/28/2026

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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) guidance disclosed following a New York Times report could deny green cards for pro-Palestinian speech.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) spokesman Zach Kahler said officials will scrutinize applicants who espouse terrorist ideologies or support violent overthrow.
Senator Chris Van Hollen called policy a disturbing attack on free speech.
Defending Rights and Dissent warned residency decisions hinge on expression, citing Rumeysa Ozturk’s attempted deportation over an editorial.

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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) guidance disclosed following a New York Times report could deny green cards for pro-Palestinian speech.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) spokesman Zach Kahler said officials will scrutinize applicants who espouse terrorist ideologies or support violent overthrow.
Senator Chris Van Hollen called policy a disturbing attack on free speech.
Defending Rights and Dissent warned residency decisions hinge on expression, citing Rumeysa Ozturk’s attempted deportation over an editorial.