State Department to Deny Visas to Fact-Checkers and Content Moderators Under New Policy
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Summary
The State Department is directing staff to deny H-1B visa applications from individuals who have worked in fact-checking, content moderation, or other activities the Trump administration considers 'censorship' of American speech. The policy targets tech industry workers and is part of a broader campaign against online content moderation practices.
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The directive, sent in an internal memo on Tuesday, is focused on applicants for H-1B visas for highly skilled workers, which are frequently used by tech companies, among other sectors.
The memo was first reported by Reuters; NPR also obtained a copy.
The order is focused on applicants for H-1B visas, which are frequently used by tech companies and is part of a campaign by the Trump administration against online content moderation.
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