Paul Dans, a key figure behind Heritage’s Project 2025, reflects on its impact and his role amid political controversy.
The U.S. State Department’s AI-driven “Catch and Revoke” initiative, launched under President Trump’s administration, aims to identify and revoke visas of foreign nationals who support Hamas or other designated terror groups by monitoring social media. This measure, part of a broader anti-terrorism strategy, raises significant First Amendment concerns, potentially deterring free speech and targeting lawful expressions of dissent. As social media surveillance expands, the initiative threatens constitutional rights, impacting the democratic fabric and free expression in the U.S.
