Visa Revocations Now Target Political Speech, Not Just Crime

The State Department revoked over 175,000 visas since January 2025 — four times the pace under Biden. Most cited criminal activity, though no category breakdown has been released. Some revocations targeted speech: a Tufts doctoral student lost her visa after co-writing an op-ed criticizing her university's Gaza stance. Where enforcement ends and ideological vetting begins remains unclear.