Overview

• The Trump administration has revoked visas for more than 300 international students, including dozens at institutions like Stanford, UCLA, and Harvard.
• Universities report discovering the revocations through routine SEVIS database checks, with no prior notification from federal authorities.
• Some students were targeted for pro-Palestinian activism, while others faced action for minor infractions or unclear reasons.
• Several affected students have been detained or deported, with at least one UC San Diego student denied reentry at the border.
• Academic institutions are providing legal and emotional support but warn of a chilling effect on international academic exchange and free expression.