The Trump administration has revoked the visas of numerous international students at several top California universities, including UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC San Diego, UC Davis, UC Irvine, and Stanford.
University leaders, faculty, and student groups reported that these visa terminations occurred without prior notice or clear explanations from federal authorities.
At UCLA, at least nine students were affected, while UC San Diego reported five visa revocations and one student deported after being detained at the border.
UC Berkeley confirmed six affected students, and UC Davis stated that seven students and five recent graduates lost their visas.
Stanford reported four students and two alumni were impacted. UC Irvine was also affected, though details remain limited.
The universities expressed concern over the lack of transparency from the federal government, noting that no arrests had taken place on campuses.
The University of California system is monitoring the situation and offering support to affected students.
These actions appear part of a broader national sweep targeting international students, with additional cases reported at the University of Kentucky, University of Oregon, and Ohio State University.
Some of the visa revocations are reportedly linked to student activism, particularly pro-Palestinian protests, although UC San Diego stated their affected students were not involved in such demonstrations.
