# US revokes over 1.75 lakh visas under Trump, cites crimes and security 2026-08-10T21:32:41+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The US State Department announced on Monday it has revoked over 1.75 lakh visas under President Donald Trump's tenure for crimes ranging from reckless driving to sexual assault. A majority of revocations followed 'law enforcement encounters,' with assault, driving under the influence, theft, and drug crimes as leading causes. The department cited cases including a foreign national charged with felony rape of a mentally disabled victim, another charged with kidnapping and sexual exploitation of a minor, and more than 100 visas revoked in North Africa for 'birth tourism.' Secretary of State Marco Rubio has also deemed several individuals deportable on foreign policy grounds, including a Cuban national linked to a communist regime operation and Iranian nationals with regime connections. The State Department stated the revocations resulted from continuous vetting operations to ensure visa recipients abide by terms and do not endanger Americans. 'A US visa is a privilege, not a right,' the department said. A country-wise breakup of revocations was not immediately available. Critics argue the enhanced screening measures infringe on free speech and privacy rights. ## Coverage - ndtv.com - timesnownews.com - timesofindia.indiatimes.com - rediff.com Tags: civil liberties, immigration crackdown, Trump administration, US visas, visa revocation Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/us-revokes-over-1-75-lakh-visas-under-trump/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/us-revokes-over-1-75-lakh-visas-under-trump/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.