The United States will impose visa bans on foreign nationals it deems to be censoring Americans, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday, unveiling a new policy Rubio suggested could target officials regulating U.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Wednesday visas would be restricted for foreign officials who engage in censorship of Americans. Newsweek reached out to the U.S. Department of State for comment via its press contact form.

"Whether in Latin America, Europe, or elsewhere, the days of passive treatment for those who work to undermine the rights of Americans are over," Rubio said.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a new visa restriction policy Wednesday targeting foreign nationals who are deemed “responsible for censorship of protected expression” in the U.S. “Even as we take action to reject censorship at home,

"Foreigners who work to undermine the rights of Americans should not enjoy the privilege of traveling to our country,"Rubio said in a statement.

The Trump administration has paused scheduling new visa interviews for international students at U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide.