US EditionRubio says administration will review visa statuses of arrested Columbia protesters
- On May 7, 2025, about 100 pro-Palestinian protesters occupied Columbia University's Butler Library reading room in New York, leading to a police intervention and over 75 arrests.
- The protest stemmed from ongoing campus activism against Columbia's alleged investments linked to genocide and its cooperation with security forces, prompting the university to request police support.
- The police response involved forceful arrests with some injuries to officers and protesters, while the university condemned the disruption during final exams and called the behavior unacceptable.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that federal authorities are assessing whether to revoke the visas of individuals involved in the trespassing and vandalism during the Columbia University protest.
- The event triggered calls for disciplinary actions against involved individuals and intensified scrutiny of Columbia's role in suppressing protests amid wider political tensions on campus.
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Columbia Protest Sparks Visa Revocation Push - American Faith
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Wednesday that the State Department is reviewing the visa status of foreign nationals involved in the anti-Israel protest that overtook Columbia University’s Butler Library. The chaotic demonstration resulted in vandalism, arrests, and injuries, sparking federal scrutiny and renewed calls for visa revocations. “Pro-Hamas thugs are no longer welcome in our great nation,” Rubio posted on X, confirming that …
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