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Immigration status for international students in the U.S. Incidents involve revocation of student visas as political retaliation for protected speech, protest participation, or political beliefs — weaponizing immigration status to suppress dissent.

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Updated March 25, 2026 Civil Rights
Serious Rights Violation Ongoing

Mass Student Visa Revocations Targeting Pro-Palestine Protesters

Approximately 1,700 student visas revoked in a campaign targeting pro-Palestine campus protest activity, with the State Department using AI screening and testifying that criticism of Israel could justify revocation. The campaign suppresses protected political speech through immigration enforcement.

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student visaPalestine protestsfreedom of expressionFirst AmendmentColumbia University