Trump Administration Revokes Over 300 Student Visas in Pro-Palestinian Crackdown

Federal judges temporarily block deportations as protests and legal challenges escalate against visa revocations targeting international students for alleged activism ties.

The U.S. State Department, led by Marco Rubio, has revoked over 300 visas of international students, citing national security concerns related to pro-Palestinian activism.
Students have been directed to self-deport via email notifications, with AI tools reportedly used to monitor and revoke visas for alleged ties to Hamas or anti-Israel activities.
Several students, including Mahmoud Khalil and Rumeysa Ozturk, have been detained by ICE, with some held in federal custody and facing deportation despite limited evidence provided for the accusations.
Federal judges have issued temporary restraining orders halting deportations in specific cases, as advocacy groups challenge the actions as violations of First Amendment rights and academic freedom.
Universities and public officials, including Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, have condemned the detentions, calling for transparency and legal protections for affected students.