Rubio Is Trying to Keep Leftists Out of U.S. by Banning Supporters of “Economic Sabotage”
A new State Department policy about “far-left terrorism” could spark a crackdown on Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions activists. The post Rubio Is Trying to Keep Leftists Out of U.S. by Banning Supporters of “Economic Sabotage” appeared first on The Intercept .
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio unveiled a new policy in July that prohibits visas for foreign nationals linked to "far-left terrorism." The policy cites Donald Trump's National Security Presidential Memorandum-7 and aims to restrict groups that support acts of terrorism, engage in violent criminal activity, or provide logistical support for such actions.
However, the vague language surrounding "economic sabotage" has raised concerns among advocates. Critics argue that the policy could be used to target activists associated with movements like the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions or campaigns to divest from fossil fuels. The lack of clarity in the policy's definition of "far-left terrorism" and "aligned groups" has left some, like law professor Peter Margulies, worried about its potential impact on foreign students and other individuals with legal status in the U.S. The State Department has not yet provided details on how it will determine eligibility for the new policy, leaving many questions unanswered.
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