No Visas for Anti-Semitic Students Act
Student Visas: Revocation for Antisemitic Acts
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the House Committee on the Judiciary for review. It is considered active, but no future hearings or votes have been scheduled yet. There is no companion bill listed for this proposal at this time.
Legislative Progress
While there is strong concern about campus safety, bills targeting specific groups for deportation often face legal challenges and struggle to pass a divided Congress.
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.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
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Votes
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
No Visas for Anti-Semitic Students Act
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