Trump administration has revoked more than 175,000 visas, State Department says
Most visas were revoked following "law enforcement encounters," with assault, driving under the influence, theft and drug crimes the leading causes, the department said.
The US State Department announced on Monday that it has revoked over 175,000 visas from foreign nationals during President Donald Trump's administration. This marks a significant phase in a comprehensive immigration crackdown, which has resulted in travel and immigration restrictions for tens of thousands more individuals. The revocations are aimed at those who violate visa terms, commit crimes, promote violence against US citizens, defraud Americans, exploit the immigration system, or pose a risk to national security.
The majority of these revocations stemmed from interactions with law enforcement, with offenses such as assault, driving under the influence, theft, and drug crimes being the most common. Specific instances cited by the department include charges of felony rape and sexual battery, kidnapping and human trafficking, and possession of over a dozen images of child sexual abuse material.
Additionally, an embassy in North Africa revoked more than 100 visas from parents who allegedly visited the US solely to give birth to US citizens. The State Department also revoked visas for those who celebrated the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, including one individual who stated he died "too late." In January, the department revoked over 100,000 visas, a record at the time.
These revocations underscore the aggressive immigration policies initiated by Trump's administration, which has led to the deportation of an unprecedented number of migrants, including some with valid visas. The administration has also implemented stricter visa issuance criteria, including enhanced social media vetting and expanded screening.
Rights advocates and human rights experts have criticized the Trump administration's social media screening measures, alleging they infringe upon free speech and resemble surveillance and targeted persecution of immigrants.
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