US plans to scrutinize foreign tourists' social media history

Posted by anigbrowl 7 hours ago

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Comment by general1465 30 minutes ago

That's a tough talk, but it is unlikely to be. I have been in USA few months ago. There were 2 (two) people processing ESTA queue despite having like 10 booths in there, it took me almost 2 hours to get through it.

Now they want to scrutinize social media? Who is going to do that?

Comment by bigfatkitten 6 hours ago

CBP’s proposal is here.

https://www.federalregister.gov/public-inspection/2025-22461...

They’re asking for information from foreign tourists that not even a security clearance applicant would be required to provide.

Comment by beardyw 4 hours ago

I don't think people want to go there anyway do they?

Comment by ChrisArchitect 6 hours ago

Related:

State Department to deny visas to fact checkers and others, citing 'censorship'

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46156979

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Comment by stephenr 7 hours ago

Put another way:

America speed running "destroy your international tourism market".