Americas Trump Revokes Dozens of Visas for International Students at California Universities

The Trump administration has revoked dozens of international student visas at major California universities, including UCLA, UC Berkeley, and Stanford. These actions have sparked confusion among students and faculty, with universities expressing concern over the lack of explanation behind the revocations. Some students were allegedly involved in political protests.

The Trump administration has revoked dozens of international student visas across several California campuses, including those at the University of California (UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC San Diego, UC Irvine, and UC Davis) and Stanford University. This mass cancellation affected students from various countries, some of whom were not involved in political protests. The universities were informed of the visa revocations without prior notice, leaving both students and officials in a state of confusion.

At UC San Diego, for example, Chancellor Pradeep Khosla confirmed that five students had their visas canceled, with one detained and deported. While the Department of Homeland Security has not disclosed specific reasons for these actions, there are reports suggesting that some cancellations may have been linked to student protests, especially those advocating for Palestinian causes. Student groups have expressed deep concern, reaffirming their commitment to support international students and condemning these visa terminations, which are seen as part of a broader political strategy.