The U.S. State Department has revoked more than 175,000 visas during President Donald Trump's second term, according to multiple reports published Monday. The figure, cited by The Times of India, Reuters, and The Hill, marks a significant escalation in the administration's immigration enforcement efforts.
The majority of the revocations stem from criminal activities and driving under the influence (DUI) convictions, The Times of India reports. Time Magazine notes that the crackdown has targeted a broad range of visa holders, though the specific categories of visas affected were not detailed in the available reporting.
The number represents a substantial increase in visa revocations compared to previous administrations, according to the outlets covering the State Department's announcement. Reuters, which first reported the figure, said the department provided the tally in response to inquiries about its enforcement actions.
The administration has framed the revocations as part of a broader effort to tighten immigration controls and remove individuals deemed to pose a risk to public safety. The Times of India highlighted that criminal activity and DUI offenses are the leading causes for the cancellations, suggesting a focus on individuals with legal infractions rather than those overstaying or entering without authorization.
The State Department's data covers the period since Trump took office for a second time, though the exact start date and methodology for counting the revocations were not specified in the summaries. The Hill and Xinhua also carried the story, underscoring its international significance.
Observers will likely watch whether the administration expands the revocation criteria to include other offenses or if legal challenges emerge over the scope of the cancellations.
