Trump administration has revoked more than 175,000 visas, State Department says

The US State Department announced on Monday that the Trump administration has revoked over 175,000 visas from foreign nationals. These revocations targeted individuals who violated visa terms, committed crimes, called for violence, defrauded Americans, abused the immigration system, or endangered national security. The majority of revocations followed "law enforcement encounters," with common causes including assault, DUI, theft, and drug offenses. Specific examples included individuals charged with felony rape, kidnapping, human trafficking, and possession of child sexual abuse material. Additionally, an embassy in North Africa revoked over 100 visas from "birth tourist" parents. The department also revoked visas of foreigners who "celebrated" the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, including one who stated he "died too late." This reflects the administration's broader immigration crackdown, which includes stricter visa granting policies and expanded social media vetting, though rights advocates have criticized these screening efforts as threatening free speech.