Michigan Visa Revocation

The article details the case of 22 current and former international students at the University of Michigan (U-M) who have had their visas revoked or their right to legally remain in the United States terminated by the federal government. These actions stem from their alleged involvement with a pro-Palestinian encampment on campus in the spring of 2024. The government argues that their participation in the encampment violated the terms of their visas, specifically regarding permissible activities for international students. The affected students face potential deportation and disruption to their academic careers and lives. The article highlights the case as an example of escalating repression against pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses. It accuses the government of weaponizing immigration laws to stifle dissent and punish students for expressing their political views. Furthermore, the article criticizes U-M administration for what it perceives as complicity in the government's actions, arguing the university has failed to adequately defend its international students. The article frames the visa revocations as a broader attack on democratic rights and academic freedom, raising concerns about the chilling effect such actions could have on future student activism and political expression. find the original article here: https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2025/04/12/trsr-a12.html