Diplomacy
Trump Administration Revokes Record 300,000 Visas
Al Jazeera · 2 hours ago · Read the Full Story on Al Jazeera
AI SUMMARY
The Trump administration announced it has revoked over 300,000 foreign visas at a record pace due to criminal activity, public safety concerns, and immigration violations.
- The US Department of State announced the revocation of more than 300,000 visas issued to foreign nationals.
- State Department officials stated that the revocations occurred at a faster pace than any previous administration.
- The vast majority of revocations resulted from criminal activity, public safety concerns, immigration violations, fraud, or misrepresentation.
- More than 4,000 revocations targeted individuals who engaged in or facilitated birth tourism.
- Of the revoked visas, 25 percent involved assault and related crimes, 22 percent involved driving under the influence, 7 percent involved theft, and 7 percent involved substance abuse or distribution.
- State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott stated on social media that the administration has zero tolerance for visa holders who break the law, commit fraud, or threaten national security.
- Visa revocations had previously exceeded 175,000 in August and 100,000 in January.
- The administration has implemented a stricter visa policy that includes expanded screening and tighter social media vetting.
- Rights advocates and experts have condemned the social media screening efforts, arguing they threaten free speech and constitute surveillance of immigrants.
Related
U.S. Restores Intelligence Sharing With Ukraine, Zelensky Says
Washington Post · 2 hours ago
Somali Speaker Accuses Ethiopia and Kenya of Supporting Ousted Regional Leader
Wazema · 11 hours ago
Abiy Calls for Easier Ethiopia-Kenya Border Trade and Economic Ties
BirrMetrics · 12 hours ago
Russia’s Lavrov Discusses US War and Regional Security During Tehran Visit
Al Jazeera · 19 hours ago