Trump moves to revoke nearly 200,000 asylum seekers’ visas

The Trump administration is reportedly planning to revoke the non-immigrant visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum in the United States. The proposed move, announced by the US State Department, is part of a broader immigration crackdown by the administration. According to a State Department spokesperson, the department is coordinating with the Department of Homeland Security to identify and revoke the non-immigrant visas of foreigners who have come to the United States claiming to be short-term visitors but are seeking permanent asylum.

The revocations would target B1 and B2 visas, which are issued for business and tourism travel. Rights groups have criticized the crackdown, alleging that it undermines free speech and due process rights and creates an unsafe environment, particularly for ethnic minorities.

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