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Visiting the U.S.? The government wants 5 years of your social media.

Foreign tourists from dozens of countries that typically enjoy easier entry requirements may soon have to provide five years of their social media history when entering the U.S., according to a U.S. Customs and Border Protection notice published Wednesday.

The big picture: The Trump administration has erected new barriers to legally immigrating and obtaining visas — but this plan, published to the Federal Register, targets tourists who generally don't need a traditional visa to enter the U.S.


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