US to Impose Visa Bans on Foreign Officials Over 'Flagrant Censorship'

 

US to Impose Visa Bans on Foreign Officials Over 'Flagrant Censorship' The U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, announced plans to ban visas for foreign nationals accused of censoring Americans on social media or attempting to influence U.S. platforms. Although no specific countries or individuals have been named, the move signals stricter U.S. scrutiny of foreign government actions related to online speech. Rubio emphasized that interfering with protected expression or threatening arrest warrants for U.S.-based social media posts is unacceptable. This policy is seen as an escalation, particularly targeting officials regulating U.S. tech companies or involved in censorship abroad.

The announcement comes amid ongoing disputes over content moderation laws, such as the EU’s Digital Services Act, which critics say amount to censorship. Meanwhile, some European countries have faced US criticism over social media regulation and suppression of dissenting voices.

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