US Revokes Entry Documents of 6 International Visitors Over Online Comments Criticizing Charlie Kirk
The State Department announced on Tuesday that it had canceled the travel documents of 6 foreign nationals due to online remarks regarding the killing of conservative figure Charlie Kirk.
"The US has no obligation to welcome foreigners who wish death on our people," announced the Department of State in an official communication. "The State Department continues to locate visa holders who applauded the terrible murder of Charlie Kirk."
Instances of Entry Permit Withdrawals
The agency then provided 6 "examples of international visitors who are prohibited in the US" in a series on the digital network.
The thread included screenshots and quotes from users stated to be foreign nationals from Argentinian, Brazil, Germany, Mexico, Paraguay and South African.
Identities Somewhat Disclosed
Not one of the individuals was identified by name, but the screenshots made it possible to trace the identities of two individuals, including one who had been targeted for attacks by conservatives on the platform.
"Charlie Kirk will not be seen as a icon," said an example of the comments published online. "He was used to fake support for a campaign of white nationalist low-class!"
Government Position and Past Steps
The thread finished with a declaration from the State Department that the leadership "will safeguard our frontiers, our society, and our citizens by enforcing our entry regulations. Foreign nationals who misuse America's openness while applauding the murder of our people will be expelled."
Recently, a deputy official of state asked online participants to share him comments negative about Kirk, stating he was "appalled to see individuals on digital networks applauding, justifying, or minimizing the event, and have ordered our diplomatic staff to take necessary measures."
Wider Immigration Measures
- The administration has previously expanded attempts to identify and potentially remove many of foreign students it claims of participating in unrest in the form of rallies against the Israeli widespread violence of Palestine's civilians in Gaza.
- The administration has also required international travelers to make their online pages open so that they can be examined before they are authorized to enter the America.
- In the past few months, the administration has expelled South Africa's diplomat to the US for statements critical of the leadership.
- Furthermore, it has withdrawn a entry permit for the Palestinian president to attend the United Nations conference in New York.
- The government has also cancelled entry permits of a UK punk-rap duo.
Examination of Entry Owners
The leadership has also said it is examining the situation of over fifty-five million owners of entry permits to visit the US for possible violations of its policies.
Criticism from Civil Liberties Organizations
These steps have been questioned by human rights associations as clear infringements of constitutional guarantees for free speech, which cover everyone in the US, besides nationals.
