In recent weeks, the Trump administration has revoked the visas of over 300 international students, notably detaining two Ph.D. students awaiting deportation. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized that revoked visas render students illegally present in the U.S. Furthermore, the administration may target colleges hosting pro-Palestine protests, with the Student and Exchange Visitor Program possibly punishing these institutions by stripping them of international student enrollments. This represents a shift in using immigration policy as a tool to control dissent and political expressions on university campuses.
The Student and Exchange Visitor Program may now punish colleges linked to protests, with potential consequences for international student enrollment based on perceived political affiliations.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that once an international student's visa is revoked, they are considered illegally in the U.S. and face deportation.
Concerns arise over the administration’s decision to revoke visas of international students following protests, alleging a shift towards using immigration policy to suppress dissent.
An unnamed White House official hinted at potential decertification of colleges deemed 'pro-Hamas', suggesting a politicization of immigration enforcement against dissenting academic institutions.
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