The Trump administration has reportedly relaxed visa privacy rules to publicly revoke the visas of British punk-rap duo Bob Vylan, signaling a shift toward using immigration policy as a political statement. This move suggests a willingness to bypass typical privacy protections to make a public example of individuals or groups.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about a band being barred from the U.S.—it’s about the government leveraging visa decisions as a public messaging tool. If privacy protections are being weakened for political theater, it could set a concerning precedent for how immigration enforcement is weaponized against critics or dissenters.