No Visas for Anti-Semitic Students Act

Key Points

• This bill would allow the government to take away student visas from foreign citizens who engage in antisemitic violence, vandalism, or harassment. It specifically targets people in the United States on student or vocational school visas.
• The bill defines antisemitism using a specific international standard. It covers physical attacks, damaging property, or harassing people because they are Jewish. It also includes people who provide money or help to others who commit these acts.
• For a visa to be canceled, the Secretary of State must decide that the student's actions could cause serious problems for United States foreign policy. This gives the government power to remove students who are seen as a threat to international relations.
• If passed, this law would apply to any prohibited conduct that happens after the bill is signed. It aims to address rising concerns about safety and discrimination on college campuses and in local communities.

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