New immigration enforcement protocols and visa travel restrictions aimed at modernizing border management and strengthening national security took effect Friday.
The new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) rules now in force expand biometric screening at U.S. entry and exit points, and impose tougher reviews of green cards issued to citizens from 19 countries flagged for elevated security concerns, Newsweek reported.
Supporters argue the changes represent a long-overdue modernization of border controls, leveraging technology to prevent fraud, deter overstays, and close gaps exploited by criminal networks and potential terrorists.
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