The Trump administration has revoked the student visas of foreign students who are opposed to Israel’s strikes on Gaza, leading to students being removed from colleges and universities across the South. Institutions such as Texas A&M University, Florida International University, New Mexico State University, the University of North Carolina, Middle Tennessee State University, and Rice University have reported students losing their visas. The policy has expanded beyond New York City, Ivy League schools, and New England colleges to states like Texas, Florida, and North Carolina.
The revocation policy has gained attention after a former Columbia University postgraduate involved in student protests against Israel’s actions in Gaza had his visa revoked and was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. The Trump administration has claimed that the individual was aligned with Hamas, a designated terrorist organization.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio estimated that 300 foreign scholars had their visas revoked by the Trump administration. The administration has been targeting foreign-born students engaged in activism and using an obscure provision in the Immigration and Nationality Act to deport individuals. Critics argue that the administration is silencing free speech and violating due process rights.
Protests have erupted across the nation in support of the detained student, and legal challenges are being pursued. The administration’s actions have sparked controversy and raised concerns about the targeting of foreign students based on their political opinions.
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