## ‘Chilling effect on free speech:’ Trump wants green card applicants already legally in the US to hand over social media profiles

Authored by independent.co.uk

The Trump administration’s proposal to vet social media profiles of green card applicants already legally in the U.S. has been condemned in initial public feedback as an attack on free speech.

Visa applicants living abroad already have to share their social media handles with U.S.

USCIS said the vetting of social media accounts is necessary for “the enhanced identity verification, vetting and national security screening.”.

“Chilling Effect on Free Speech: The fear of government scrutiny of online expression will undoubtedly stifle free speech,” another comment read.

It follows the detention of green card holder Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate and protest organizer, labeled ‘pro-Hamas’ by the Trump administration.

“Collecting the social media identifiers of any potential green card applicants or citizens is the means to silencing their lawful speech.”.

As well as mass deportations, the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown has turned its attention to green card and visa holders in recent weeks. »

### Innovative ultrasound treatment helps South Florida man living 30+ years with tremor

Authored by nbcmiami.com

But a focused ultrasound treatment on his brain, which lasted just a few hours, has restored the freedom that these tremors had taken from him.

Avendaño, 72, said the movement disorder caused his hand to tremble uncontrollably whenever he performs fine motor tasks.

Just as he arrived that morning, Avendaño went home a few hours later—without a tremor in his hand. »

### Couple sentenced to hundreds of years in prison for forcing adopted Black children to work as 'slaves'

Authored by nbcnews.com

A white West Virginia couple found guilty of forcing their five adopted Black children to work as "slaves" on their farm were sentenced to hundreds of years in prison.

Jeanne Kay Whitefeather, 63, was sentenced Wednesday to 215 years in prison.

The couple adopted the children from a shelter for homeless and vulnerable youths. »

### Alberta premier faces backlash for asking America to pause tariffs until after election

Authored by globalnews.ca

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is facing criticism over comments made earlier in March during an interview with an American right-wing news outlet.

“‘I would hope that we could put things on pause, is what I’ve told administration officials: ‘Let’s just put things on pause so we can get through an election.

“Now that she has essentially suggested that the administration just pause the tariffs during the election — I think that in itself is problematic. »

### Mom arrested for allegedly using electric dog shock collar on kid – NBC10 Philadelphia

Authored by nbcphiladelphia.com

A New Jersey mother was arrested on child abuse charges while the child's grandmother is facing charges of interfering with the investigation.

The investigation revealed that the marks were from an electric dog shock collar, officials said.

Cruz-Feliciano was arrested and charged with endangering the welfare of a child, aggravated assault and witness tampering and other related charges. »

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