US Revokes Entry Documents of 6 International Visitors Over Social Media Posts Criticizing Charlie Kirk
America's Department of State stated on this week that it had canceled the travel documents of six international visitors due to online posts regarding the murder of conservative figure Charlie Kirk.
"The United States has no obligation to welcome non-citizens who wish death on Americans," stated the Department of State in an official communication. "Our department continues to find document holders who celebrated the terrible assassination of Charlie Kirk."
Instances of Visa Cancellations
The office then provided six "instances of aliens who are prohibited in the US" in a thread on the online platform.
The series contained images and comments from people stated to be foreign nationals from Argentina, Brazilian, German, Mexico, Paraguay and South Africa.
Details Somewhat Uncovered
None of the individuals was named by name, but the captures made it achievable to trace the details of 2 individuals, including an individual who had been targeted for attacks by right-wing users on the platform.
"Charlie Kirk will not go down as a hero," stated one of the posts published online. "He served to artificially promote a movement of white nationalist uneducated!"
Leadership Position and Previous Steps
The thread finished with a statement from the department that the government "will safeguard our boundaries, our society, and our citizens by applying our border policies. Aliens who exploit America's hospitality while applauding the murder of our residents will be expelled."
Earlier, a deputy official of state encouraged social media participants to submit him comments critical of Kirk, stating he was "horrified to see some on social media applauding, rationalizing, or making light of the situation, and have instructed our visa officers to undertake appropriate action."
Additional Immigration Actions
- The leadership has earlier increased efforts to locate and possibly expel thousands of overseas learners it accuses of participating in demonstrations through protests against the Israeli extensive casualties of Palestinian residents in Gaza.
- The government has furthermore required overseas guests to make their online accounts visible so that they can be checked before they are allowed to visit the America.
- In recently, the leadership has expelled the South African diplomat to the US for statements against the administration.
- Also, it has canceled a travel document for the Palestinian leader to participate in the UN General Assembly in NYC.
- The leadership has additionally cancelled travel documents of a UK punk-rap duo.
Examination of Entry Possessors
The administration has also said it is assessing the status of above 55 million owners of entry permits to enter the US for possible breaches of its policies.
Criticism from Rights Groups
These steps have been criticized by civil rights groups as obvious breaches of constitutional protections for freedom of speech, which protect anyone in the US, not only citizens.