Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) have been questioning, detaining, and deporting undocumented immigrants, student visa holders, and green card holders. At an American Community Media briefing on September 5, data privacy and policy experts said this development sets a dangerous precedent. When they resumed, consular officers were directed to vet applicants based on their social media profiles and online presence. Sophia Cope, Senior Staff Attorney at the Electronic Frontier Foundation, views this social media surveillance as a direct challenge to individuals’ First Amendment rights. Another worrying trend, she said, is that the government is increasing the limitations on what immigrants can say on their social media.