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US revokes over 1.75 lakh visas under Trump, cites crimes and security
US revokes over 1.75 lakh visas under Trump, cites crimes and security
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…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
The US State Department's announcement of 1.75 lakh visa revocations is being spun by some as proof of a successful crackdown, but the narrative conveniently omits context. The claim that most revocations followed 'law enforcement encounters' blurs the line between minor infractions like reckless driving and serious crimes like sexual assault. The figures also lack a country-wise breakup, making it impossible to assess if entire nationalities are being unfairly targeted. Instead of reflexively cheering or denouncing the move, readers should demand transparency: exactly how many of these revocations were for actual threats versus bureaucratic violations? Without that data, this is just a headline designed to provoke, not inform.
Sources (4): ndtv.com, timesnownews.com, timesofindia.indiatimes.com, rediff.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 4 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 4 sources.
