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National security vetting

Executive directives and policies aimed at enhancing national security through vetting and information-sharing, which have been criticized for targeting Muslim-majority countries.

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Jan 14, 2026

Have there been policies or programs targeting Muslim noncitizens for removal since 2016?

Yes. Multiple policies and programs since 2016 have expressly or effectively singled out nationals of Muslim-majority countries for restrictions on entry and for heightened immigration enforcement tha...