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NBC News
11 hours ago
- Politics
- NBC News
Trump administration revoked more than 6,000 student visas, State Department says
WASHINGTON — The administration of President Donald Trump has revoked more than 6,000 student visas for overstays and breaking the law, including a small minority for 'support for terrorism,' a State Department official said Monday. The move, first reported by Fox Digital, comes as the Trump administration has adopted a particularly hard-line approach toward student visas as part of its immigration crackdown, tightening social media vetting and expanding screening. Directives from the State Department this year have ordered U.S. diplomats abroad to be vigilant against any applicants whom Washington may see as hostile to the United States and with a history of political activism. Around 4,000 visas were canceled because the visitors broke the law, with the vast majority being assault, the official said. Driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs and burglary were other offenses, the official added. About 200 to 300 visas were revoked for terrorism, the official said, citing a rule about visa ineligibility under the State Department's Foreign Affairs Manual. The rule identifies ineligibility grounds generally as 'engaging in terrorist activities' and 'having certain links to terrorist organizations.' The official did not say which groups the students whose visas have been revoked were in support of. Trump has clashed with several top-level U.S. universities, accusing them of becoming bastions of antisemitism following large-scale student protests advocating Palestinian rights amid the Gaza war. In his clash with Harvard, Trump has frozen funding for investigations and threatened to remove the university's tax-exempt status, prompting several European nations to increase research grants to attract talent. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said he has revoked the visas of hundreds, perhaps thousands of people, including students, because they got involved in activities that he said went against U.S. foreign policy priorities. Trump administration officials have said that student visa and green card holders are subject to deportation over their support for Palestinians and criticism of Israel's conduct in the war in Gaza, calling their actions a threat to U.S. foreign policy and accusing them of being pro-Hamas. A Tufts University student from Turkey was held for over six weeks in an immigration detention center in Louisiana after co-writing an opinion piece criticizing her school's response to Israel's war in Gaza. She was released from custody after a federal judge granted her bail.
Time of India
12 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Donald Trump administration revokes thousands of student visas, citing criminal activity, terrorism support and Gaza war protests
The administration of President Donald Trump has revoked more than 6,000 student visas in recent months, according to a State Department official. The cancellations were linked to a range of factors including overstaying, violations of law, and, in a smaller number of cases, support for terrorism. The decision reflects a broader tightening of student visa policies under the administration's immigration and national security agenda. Visa cancellations for legal violations Out of the total cancellations, around 4,000 visas were revoked due to students breaking US laws. According to the State Department official, the majority of these offenses involved assault. Other cases included driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and burglary. Officials said the move was in line with existing rules that make students ineligible to continue under US visas after engaging in criminal activity. Terrorism-related revocations Between 200 and 300 visas were canceled on grounds related to terrorism. The State Department's Foreign Affairs Manual outlines ineligibility for individuals 'engaging in terrorist activities' or having 'links to terrorist organizations.' The official did not provide details on which groups were allegedly supported by the affected students. Directives issued this year instructed US diplomats abroad to closely screen applicants who could be viewed as hostile to American interests or who had a record of political activism. This reflects the administration's expanded vetting approach, including reviews of applicants' social media activity. Tensions with universities and political fallout The visa actions come amid growing clashes between President Trump and leading US universities. Trump has accused campuses of fostering antisemitism following widespread student protests supporting Palestinian rights during the Gaza war. In one high-profile dispute, he froze funding for investigations at Harvard and warned that the university's tax-exempt status could be withdrawn. Some European governments have since offered increased research grants to attract international scholars. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that 'hundreds, perhaps thousands' of visas, including those of students, have been revoked due to activities considered inconsistent with US foreign policy. Administration officials have said that support for Palestinians or criticism of Israel's conduct in Gaza may lead to deportation, framing such actions as threats to US policy and labeling them as pro-Hamas. Legal challenges and criticism One notable case involved a Turkish student at Tufts University who was detained for over six weeks in Louisiana after co-authoring an article critical of her university's response to Israel's war in Gaza. She was released after a federal judge granted bail. Critics of the administration argue that the visa revocations amount to a challenge to free speech rights protected under the First Amendment. They say that the policy unfairly targets students for political views, raising broader debates about the balance between immigration controls and constitutional protections. To stay updated on the stories that are going viral follow Indiatimes Trending.
Nikkei Asia
14 hours ago
- Politics
- Nikkei Asia
Trump White House has revoked more than 6,000 student visas
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- The administration of President Donald Trump has revoked more than 6,000 student visas for overstays and breaking the law, including a small minority for "support for terrorism," a State Department official said Monday. The move, first reported by Fox Digital, comes as the Trump administration has adopted a particularly hard-line approach toward student visas as part of its immigration crackdown, tightening social media vetting and expanding screening. Directives from the State Department this year have ordered U.S. diplomats abroad to be vigilant against any applicants whom Washington may see as hostile to the United States and with a history of political activism. Around 4,000 visas were canceled because the visitors broke the law, with the vast majority being assault, the official said. Driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs and burglary were other offenses, the official added. About 200 to 300 visas were revoked for terrorism, the official said, citing a rule about visa ineligibility under the State Department's Foreign Affairs Manual. The rule identifies ineligibility grounds generally as "engaging in terrorist activities" and "having certain links to terrorist organizations." The official did not say which groups the students whose visas have been revoked were in support of. Trump has clashed with several top-level U.S. universities, accusing them of becoming bastions of antisemitism following large-scale student protests advocating for Palestinian rights amid the Gaza war. In his clash with Harvard, Trump has frozen funding for investigations and threatened to remove the university's tax-exempt status, prompting several European nations to increase research grants to attract talent. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said he has revoked the visas of hundreds, perhaps thousands of people, including students, because they got involved in activities which he said went against U.S. foreign policy priorities. Trump administration officials have said that student visa and green card holders are subject to deportation over their support for Palestinians and criticism of Israel's conduct in the war in Gaza, calling their actions a threat to U.S. foreign policy and accusing them of being pro-Hamas. A Tufts University student from Turkey was held for over six weeks in an immigration detention center in Louisiana after co-writing an opinion piece criticizing her school's response to Israel's war in Gaza. She was released from custody after a federal judge granted her bail. Trump's critics have called the effort an attack on free speech rights under the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
NDTV
14 hours ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Why Team Trump Revoked Over 6,000 Visas In Latest Crackdown On Immigration
In a renewed crackdown on illegal immigration in the United States, President Donald Trump's administration has revoked over 6,000 visas, the State Department said on Monday. The move comes days after three people were killed after a semi-truck driver, an illegal immigrant, attempted a wrong U-turn on the Florida turnpike, resulting in the trailer jackknifing and colliding with a minivan. The Department of Homeland Security said the Sikh man, identified as Harjinder Singh from India, was issued a commercial driver's license by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), despite his illegal status. The finding gave DHS ammunition to target Democrats for aiding illegal immigration in America. "How many more innocent people have to die before Gavin Newsom stops playing games with the safety of the American public,' DHS posted. Who Was Targeted Among the visas cancelled by the Trump administration, around 4,000 were because the visitors broke the law, with the vast majority being for assault, according to officials. Driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs and burglary were other offences that resulted in visa cancellations. About 200 to 300 visas were also revoked on grounds of terrorism. The permits per cancelled, citing a rule about visa ineligibility under the State Department's Foreign Affairs Manual. The rule identifies ineligibility grounds generally as "engaging in terrorist activities" and "having certain links to terrorist organisations." While the Trump administration did not specify what they meant by "support for terrorism", the DHS has targeted some students who have protested in support of Palestine. The government has argued that student visa and green card holders are subject to deportation over their support for Palestinians and criticism of Israel's conduct in the war in Gaza, calling their actions a threat to US foreign policy and accusing them of being pro-Hamas and antisemitic. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said he has revoked the visas of hundreds, perhaps thousands of people, including students, because they got involved in activities which he said went against US foreign policy priorities. Why Students Targeted Since coming to power, the Trump administration has adopted a particularly hard-line approach toward student visas as part of its immigration crackdown, tightening social media vetting and expanding screening. Directives from the State Department this year have ordered US diplomats abroad to be vigilant against any applicants whom Washington may see as hostile to the United States and with a history of political activism. State Department officials have also been asked to screen for those "who advocate for, aid, or support designated foreign terrorists and other threats to national security; or who perpetrate unlawful anti-Semitic harassment or violence". President Donald Trump has clashed with several top-level U.S. universities, accusing them of becoming bastions of antisemitism following large-scale student protests advocating for Palestinian rights amid the Gaza war. In his clash with Harvard, Trump has frozen funding for investigations and threatened to remove the university's tax-exempt status, prompting several European nations to increase research grants to attract talent. Trump's critics have called the effort an attack on free speech rights under the First Amendment of the US Constitution.
NDTV
15 hours ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Donald Trump Revokes Over 6,000 Student Visas For Overstays, Crimes
Washington: The administration of President Donald Trump has revoked more than 6,000 student visas for overstays and breaking the law, including a small minority for "support for terrorism," a State Department official said on Monday. The move, first reported by Fox Digital, comes as the Trump administration has adopted a particularly hard-line approach toward student visas as part of its immigration crackdown, tightening social media vetting and expanding screening. Directives from the State Department this year have ordered US diplomats abroad to be vigilant against any applicants whom Washington may see as hostile to the United States and with a history of political activism. Around 4,000 visas were canceled because the visitors broke the law, with the vast majority being assault, the official said. Driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs and burglary were other offenses, the official added. About 200 to 300 visas were revoked for terrorism, the official said, citing a rule about visa ineligibility under the State Department's Foreign Affairs Manual. The rule identifies ineligibility grounds generally as "engaging in terrorist activities" and "having certain links to terrorist organizations." The official did not say which groups the students whose visas have been revoked were in support of. President Donald Trump has clashed with several top-level US universities, accusing them of becoming bastions of antisemitism following large-scale student protests advocating for Palestinian rights amid the Gaza war. In his clash with Harvard, Trump has frozen funding for investigations and threatened to remove the university's tax-exempt status, prompting several European nations to increase research grants to attract talent. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said he has revoked the visas of hundreds, perhaps thousands of people, including students, because they got involved in activities which he said went against US foreign policy priorities. Trump administration officials have said that student visa and green card holders are subject to deportation over their support for Palestinians and criticism of Israel's conduct in the war in Gaza, calling their actions a threat to US foreign policy and accusing them of being pro-Hamas. A Tufts University student from Turkey was held for over six weeks in an immigration detention center in Louisiana after co-writing an opinion piece criticizing her school's response to Israel's war in Gaza. She was released from custody after a federal judge granted her bail. Trump's critics have called the effort an attack on free speech rights under the First Amendment of the US Constitution.
