Overview

• The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has revoked the visas of nine international students in Colorado, including four at the University of Colorado and five at Colorado State University.
• Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that 300 student visas nationwide have been revoked, citing national security concerns and participation in campus protests as key factors.
• The Department of Homeland Security has not provided specific reasons for the visa revocations of the students in Colorado, leaving universities and students in uncertainty.
• NAFSA and other advocacy groups have criticized the policy, arguing it undermines academic freedom, free speech, and the U.S.'s global academic standing.
• Universities in Colorado have expressed support for their affected students, with Colorado State University urging impacted individuals to seek assistance from their home countries' embassies and campus international offices.