📋 What the “Patriot Interview” Could Look Like
While the full details haven’t been released, insiders suggest applicants could face additional scrutiny on topics such as:
- Views on the Constitution
- Opinions on national holidays
- Positions on law enforcement and military service
- Statements on “American values”
One leaked memo even hinted at “attitude scoring” — a practice experts compare to China’s social credit system.
“Imagine failing your green card interview because you criticized a president on social media,” wrote an immigration attorney on Threads. “That’s not patriotism — that’s control.”
⚖️ Legal Experts Sound the Alarm
Immigration lawyers and constitutional scholars are raising serious concerns.
They argue that “patriotism tests” could violate First Amendment protections and introduce bias into a process that’s supposed to be neutral.
“U.S. citizenship is based on lawful criteria — not political belief,” said legal analyst Maria Hernandez.
“This could open the door to discrimination on a massive scale.”
Even some conservatives have quietly expressed discomfort, warning the plan could backfire politically by alienating moderate voters and immigrant communities.