US visa policy targets foreign nationals who 'censor' Americans -State Dept.
- On Wednesday, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared that visas will be denied to foreign officials who suppress Americans' social media content.
- This policy follows actions against censorship of U.S. Tech firms overseas and includes prior visa revocations targeting students protesting Israel's Gaza offensive.
- A key controversy involves Alexandre de Moraes, a justice on Brazil’s highest court, who confronted Elon Musk, owner of X, over claims of disinformation and briefly ordered the platform to be blocked in Brazil.
- Rubio condemned the practice of foreign authorities attempting to arrest or threaten legal action against U.S. Citizens for content posted on American social media platforms.
- The visa restrictions signal a firm stance on protecting free speech and American sovereignty, with broader implications for international relations and social media law.

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