Data from Inside Higher Ed shows that at least 1,179 students have had their visas revoked.
More than 1,000 student visas have been revoked as part of President Donald Trump’s crackdown on immigrants involved in campus protests and political activism.
The Trump administration has announced plans to revoke visas for foreign students linked to what it calls pro-Hamas activities, including involvement in campus protests and distributing materials such as flyers. It is part of Trump’s executive order targeting antisemitism.
The revocation of visas is primarily focused on students engaged in protests related to the Israel-Gaza conflict. Students involved in activities such as distributing flyers or participating in demonstrations against the war in Gaza have been targeted. However, the move has sparked criticism from some who argue it infringes on First Amendment rights, particularly regarding free speech.
As of 5 p.m. EDT on April 14, data from Inside Higher Ed shows that at least 1,179 students have had their visas revoked.
The database tracks these visa revocations across colleges and universities nationwide. It includes information on institutions where students’ F-1 and J-1 student visas have been revoked. The data is being updated regularly to highlight the growing number of cases.
Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have led a crackdown on student visas, calling for their revocation in cases where students express what they deem « pro-terrorist » sympathies, whether through campus protests or op-eds.
