The Trump administration has revoked student visas for foreign students who have been vocal opponents of Israel’s attacks on Gaza. This policy has now spread to colleges and universities in the South, with institutions in Texas, Florida, and North Carolina reporting students having their visas revoked. The number of revocations has increased beyond New York City and New England, with over 300 scholars having their visas revoked according to Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
One specific case that gained attention was of a former Columbia University postgraduate who was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents for having his student visa revoked. His arrest and continued detention have sparked protests across the nation.
The Trump administration has cited the deportation of individuals linked to Hamas, a designated terrorist organization, as the reason for revoking student visas. However, in some cases, reasons provided for revocations have expanded to include alleged failure to disclose information on residency applications.
The Trump administration’s targeting of foreign-born students who are involved in activism has garnered criticism from university representatives, who have found out about visa revocations through the federal Student and Exchange Visitor Information System. The revocations essentially terminate an individual’s legal status in the country. The administration’s actions have raised concerns about free speech and due process rights for foreign students in the United States.
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