The Trump administration has recently revoked student visas and terminated students from a tracking system for foreign scholars, affecting schools in the South including Florida International University, Texas A&M, New Mexico State, the University of North Carolina, Middle Tennessee State, and Rice University. Multiple foreign students have had their immigration status changed, with no specific reason given for the revocations. These developments come as part of the administration’s efforts to target college and university scholars, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio estimating 300 visa revocations.
One notable case involves a former Columbia University postgraduate who was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents for having his student visa revoked. He remains detained in Louisiana, sparking protests and allegations of lack of due process. The Trump administration’s justification for deportation is based on allegations of support for Hamas, a designated terrorist organization, although Khalil’s legal team disputes these claims. The administration has also targeted foreign-born students engaged in activism, with Senator Rubio declaring intentions to revoke visas of “lunatics.”
The government’s actions have prompted legal challenges and widespread criticism, with concerns over free speech suppression and lack of transparency in the deportation process. The administration’s aggressive approach towards foreign-born students involved in political activism reflects a broader crackdown on dissenting voices on college campuses. The situation remains fluid, with ongoing legal battles and protests against what many see as unjust immigration policies.
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