US Revokes Hundreds of Student Visas Amid Crackdown on Pro-Palestinian Protests
In a significant immigration crackdown, the Trump administration, led by Marco Rubio, has revoked the visas of over 300 international students allegedly involved in pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses. This move has sparked concerns about the chilling effect on free speech and political dissent among immigrant communities. Many students received notifications demanding they self-deport due to their activism, prompting fears of increased scrutiny from ICE. Critics of the administration argue that such actions undermine fundamental rights and could lead to the targeting of students based solely on their political beliefs. The situation continues to evolve as the administration considers further sanctions against those perceived as supporting pro-Hamas sentiments.
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