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Trump Administration Faces Backlash Over Mass Visa Revocations Targeting International Students

Over 1,000 visas revoked since late March, with Indian students disproportionately affected, prompting lawsuits and diplomatic intervention.

FILE - A pedestrian walks along a path on the campus of Brown University, in Providence, R.I., Monday, Oct. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
David Fichter of Cambridge, Massachusetts, a 1973 graduate of Harvard University, leaves a protest against President Donald Trump's administration and against student visas being revoked, at Harvard University in Cambridge on Thursday.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio attends a news conference in March in Kingston, Jamaica.

Overview

  • More than 1,000 international student visas have been revoked in recent weeks, with Indian nationals making up half of the reported cases.
  • The visa terminations have been criticized for their lack of transparency, with students often unaware of the reasons or given little notice.
  • Students and civil rights groups, including the ACLU, have filed lawsuits challenging the legality of the revocations and alleging violations of due process.
  • The Indian government has engaged with affected students and is urging the U.S. to address the issue, while universities report significant disruption to academic programs.
  • The Trump administration's actions are part of a broader immigration crackdown, with federal scrutiny extending to minor infractions and alleged political activism.