In a bold move, an executive order signed in late January 2025 mandates federal agencies to track down and potentially revoke the visas of non-citizen students participating in protests deemed supportive of terrorist organizations.
The administration defends this action by citing immigration laws that allow for the deportation of non-citizens who “endorse or espouse” terrorist groups. Hamas, which has been classified as a terrorist organization by the U.S. since 1997, is at the center of this directive.
