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U.S. Says It Revoked More Than 175,000 Visas Under Trump
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- The State Department reported that over 175,000 visas were revoked during the Trump administration from foreign citizens accused of crimes or posing safety risks to Americans.
- Visa cancellations were linked to various criminal offenses such as drug crimes, DUI, assault, sexual assault, child abuse, fraud, and attempts to abuse the immigration system.
- Some visas were revoked from individuals who publicly celebrated the assassination of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, reflecting a crackdown on those endorsing violence against Americans.
- The department emphasized its commitment to protecting communities by using all available tools against visa abuse, including deportations on foreign policy grounds involving individuals connected to Iranian, Cuban, and Kuwaiti governments.
- Specific details about the identities, nationalities, or locations of those affected were not disclosed, and independent verification of the claims was not possible.
