Federal Visa Revocations Affect Multiple U.S. Universities

The Trump administration has revoked numerous student visas from international students across several prominent U.S. universities, including Stanford, Harvard, UCLA, UC Davis, and the University of Michigan, causing widespread concern among educational institutions and civil liberties groups. The revocations have primarily targeted students involved in pro-Palestinian protests, although not all students affected have clear connections to such activities. Institutions have reported learning of these revocations through routine checks of the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) and are offering legal assistance to the affected students. University leaders emphasize the significant impact on their international communities, citing the revocations as distressing and urging support for the students' rights and well-being. The Department of Homeland Security has not provided detailed explanations for the visa terminations, contributing to uncertainty and anxiety within the academic communities. This move is part of a broader federal crackdown on foreign students, with the Secretary of State confirming at least 300 visa revocations nationwide over related protests.