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US revokes visas for 6 foreigners over Charlie Kirk-related speech
The U.S. State Department revoked visas of six foreigners from six countries for celebrating Charlie Kirk's assassination, part of a broader immigration crackdown, officials said.
- The U.S. State Department revoked visas for six foreigners due to their harmful comments about the assassination of Charlie Kirk, stating it has no obligation to admit those who wish harm on Americans.
- The agency identified nationals from South Africa, Argentina, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, and Paraguay among those whose visas were revoked for celebrating Kirk's death.
- Comments made by the revoked visa holders included derogatory statements about Kirk being a racist and deserving of death, highlighting the offensive nature of their remarks.
- The State Department reiterated its stance on protecting American citizens and noted ongoing efforts to identify other visa holders who praised Kirk's assassination.
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The US State Department announced on Tuesday that it had revoked the visas of six foreigners over comments made on social media regarding the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
·Romania
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Al Bawaba - In a country that prides itself on human rights and freedom of expression, the administration of US President Donald Trump has revoked the visas of six foreigners after they "made sarcastic comments or made light of the assassination last month of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was killed while giving a speech on a college campus in Utah on September 10..."
·Amman, Jordan
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Citizens from Germany, Mexico, Argentina, South Africa, Brazil and Paraguay are affected.
·Vienna, Austria
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