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Original Date Announced
April 30, 2025Secretary of State Rubio announced -- in a DOS newsletter -- a “one-strike policy: Catch-and-Revoke,” stating that “[w]henever the government catches non-U.S. citizens breaking our laws, we will take action to revoke their status.” Rubio states this policy will extend to students who have “supported terrorists or otherwise abused our hospitality,” as well as immigrants convicted of crimes such as domestic violence and assault.
Trump 2.0 [ID #1733]
2025.04.30 DOS - 100 Days of an America First State DepartmentSubsequent Trump and Court Action
January 12, 20262026.01.12 DOS Post on X - 100,000 Visas Revoked
DOS announced on X that it has revoked over 100,000 visas since the start of the Trump administration, including 8,000 student visas and 2,500 "specialized visas for individuals who had encounters with U.S. law enforcement for criminal activity."
View DocumentCurrent Status
NoneOriginal Trump Policy Status
Status: Final/ActualTrump Administration Action: Agency DirectiveSubject Matter: EnforcementAgencies Affected: DOSAssociated or Derivative Policies
Documents
Trump-Era Policy Documents
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New Policy
Original Source:
DOS - 100 Days of an America First State Department
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Subsequent Action
Original Source:
DOS Post on X - 100,000 Visas Revoked
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Commentary
2025.05.02 'Catch and revoke': New policy means zero tolerance for visa holders - USA Today
USA Today highlights outstanding questions concerning the reach of the one-strike policy and its implementation.
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