Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the State Department has revoked over 300 student visas, targeting foreign-born students engaged in activism. Many detained scholars were involved in pro-Palestinian protests, leading to their deportation. This marks a shift in the administration’s focus from criminals to students exercising free speech. Deportation proceedings are justified by a Cold War-era provision, giving officials the authority to revoke visas if a student is deemed a threat. Recent arrests include Iranian doctoral student Alireza Doroudi and Turkish national Rumeysa Ozturk, who criticized their universities’ responses to student demands. Rubio defended the actions, questioning the allowance of disruptive behavior on college campuses worldwide.
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These families say they’re leaving the U.S. because of its anti-transgender climate
As the school year ends, a family prepares for a $65,000 to $80,000 move from the U.S. due to concerns over escalating anti-trans legislation and violence, raising over $6,500 through a GoFundMe campaign. Similarly, Debi Jackson and her child Avery, a trans advocate, moved to a European country after fearing for their safety amidst mounting political hostility towards trans individuals, raising $15,000 for the transition. Both families reflect the urgency among many LGBTQ+ individuals seeking...
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