The Trump administration has issued a notice stating the federal agency responsible for deciding requests for immigration benefits, such as work documents or citizenship, will begin to factor in whether applicants hold “anti-American” sentiments.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, a Department of Homeland Security agency, announced a change to its policy manual on Tuesday that states USCIS officers should examine whether applicants are connected or supportive of anti-American or terrorist organizations when deciding immigration benefit requests.

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