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Several labor unions, supported by the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), have launched a legal challenge against the government’s controversial policy of monitoring immigrants’ social media activity. The lawsuit targets the “Catch-and-Revoke” program, which employs artificial intelligence to analyze social media posts and potentially revoke visas based on alleged support for designated terrorist organizations. Plaintiffs argue that this policy infringes upon freedom of speech, leading to self-censorship among immigrants and even U.S. citizens who are connected to them. Union representatives report that their members are significantly curtailing their online engagement due to fears of potential repercussions. The legal action seeks to dismantle the State Department’s “Catch-and-Revoke” policy entirely, citing its chilling effect on protected expression.