US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has ordered a suspension of new student visa appointments while the State Department reviews social media vetting procedures for applicants. This decision reflects ongoing scrutiny of student visa holders, particularly those with ties to pro-Palestinian activism. A notable case involved a Turkish student detained for her critical views on the Israel-Gaza conflict. Recent legal challenges have emerged, including a court ruling favoring Harvard University against the Trump administration's attempts to limit its enrollment of foreign students.
The Department is conducting a review of existing operations and processes for screening and vetting of student and exchange visitor (F, M, J) visa applicants, and based on that review, plans to issue guidance on expanded social media vetting for all such applicants.
Trump administration officials have said that student visa and green card holders are subject to deportation over pro-Palestinian activism or support.
Harvard called the revocation a 'blatant violation' of the US Constitution.
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