Overview

• The Trump administration has revoked visas for over 300 international students across U.S. universities, citing national security concerns and alleged political activism.
• Universities, including UCLA, Stanford, and UMass Amherst, report visa terminations discovered through SEVIS database checks, with no prior notification from federal authorities.
• Students involved in pro-Palestinian activism have been disproportionately affected, raising concerns about free speech and academic freedom.
• Some students with no apparent connection to activism have also had their visas revoked for minor infractions, creating widespread anxiety among international students.
• Legal challenges and protests against the policy are growing, while federal courts have temporarily blocked some deportations.