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US Revokes 300 Student Visas Amid Massive Pro-Palestinian Crackdown

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US revokes 300 student visas with a red ‘CANCELLED’ stamp on a US visa, symbolizing a pro-Palestinian crackdown (representational).

US student visa with a red ‘CANCELLED’ stamp, symbolizing the revocation of over 300 student visas amid a pro-Palestinian crackdown (representational).

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US revokes 300 student visas amid a massive pro-Palestinian crackdown on college campuses, sparking concerns about free speech and due process. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed during a press conference in Guyana that the State Department had taken these actions as part of an intensified immigration crackdown targeting individuals allegedly involved in disruptive campus protests.

Intensified Crackdown Targets Pro-Palestinian Voices

Federal immigration enforcement has shifted its focus to college campuses, where individuals expressing pro-Palestinian views have been placed under scrutiny. Critics argue that this approach, spearheaded by Rubio’s “Catch and Revoke” initiative, is suppressing free speech and infringing on First Amendment rights.

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A senior State Department official previously told Axios’ Marc Caputo that more than 300 foreign students had their visas revoked in the three weeks since the program began operations. However, Rubio suggested the number may be higher.
“We do it every day,” Rubio said. “Every time I find one of these lunatics, I take away their visa.” He added that the actual number of revocations “might be more than 300 at this point.”

These efforts align with Trump’s broader immigration strategy, which includes a severe travel ban targeting 43 countries. Read the full story here.

Prominent Cases Raise Concerns About Due Process

The pro-Palestinian crackdown has drawn widespread attention following the detention of Rumeysa Ozturk, a Turkish doctoral student at Tufts University. Ozturk was detained earlier this week by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and quickly transferred to a detention facility in Louisiana.

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  • Ozturk’s arrest, captured on video, showed plainclothes agents detaining her on a sidewalk.
  • According to the Associated Press, her friends and colleagues stated that she was not closely involved in the pro-Palestinian protests at Tufts University.
  • Reports have pointed to a March 2024 op-ed she co-authored in the student newspaper that criticized the school’s response to the pro-Palestinian movement.

Ozturk’s case follows the detention of Columbia University alumnus Mahmoud Khalil, a lawful U.S. permanent resident with a green card, and Georgetown University graduate student Badar Khan Suri. These high-profile cases have intensified concerns about due process, as many of those detained have not been formally charged with any criminal activity.

Rubio Sends Clear Message to Visa Holders

When asked about the criteria for revoking Ozturk’s visa, Rubio issued a blunt warning to visa applicants:
“If the reason why you’re coming to the United States is not just because you want to write op-eds but because you want to participate in movements that are involved in … vandalizing universities, harassing students, taking over buildings, creating a ruckus, we’re not going to give you a visa,” he said.
Rubio further emphasized, “Once your visa is revoked, you’re illegally in the country and you have to leave.”

Trump Administration Eyes Wider Ban on Foreign Students

The Donald Trump administration is reportedly considering blocking certain colleges from admitting any foreign students if they are deemed to harbor too many “pro-Hamas” individuals. Senior officials told Axios’ Marc Caputo that this policy could lead to an unprecedented overhaul of the student visa program, further tightening restrictions on international student enrollment.

Similar concerns have been raised regarding Donald Trump’s crackdown on Caribbean ‘golden passports,’ a controversial Citizenship by Investment (CBI) program. Read the full story here.

Concerns Mount as US Revokes 300 Student Visas in Pro-Palestinian Crackdown

Legal experts and civil liberties advocates warn that the administration’s approach is creating a chilling effect on free speech and academic freedom. Critics argue that targeting individuals for their political views sets a dangerous precedent that could undermine constitutional rights and disrupt campus life.

As the crackdown intensifies, universities and immigrant rights organizations are closely monitoring the situation, calling for greater transparency and adherence to due process in these high-stakes immigration decisions.

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