Duke Basketball Star Khaman Maluach Faces Deportation Under New U.S. Visa Policy

The Trump administration’s revocation of visas for South Sudanese nationals puts Maluach and others at risk, prompting Duke University to investigate the policy’s impact on its students.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the immediate revocation of visas for South Sudanese passport holders, citing the country's failure to accept repatriated citizens promptly.
Duke freshman Khaman Maluach, a South Sudanese national and projected NBA draft pick, is among those potentially affected by the policy.
Duke University has stated it is actively reviewing the implications of the visa revocation for its international students, including Maluach.
The policy also halts the issuance of new U.S. visas to South Sudanese nationals, affecting both current holders and future applicants.
The decision comes against the backdrop of escalating violence in South Sudan and raises questions about the intersection of U.S. immigration policy and international relations.