In a landmark move underscoring the U.S. government’s renewed commitment to combating terrorism and antisemitism, several foreign students at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have had their visas revoked for orchestrating pro-Hamas demonstrations on campus—rallies that glorified a U.S.-designated terrorist organization responsible for the October 7 massacre in Israel.
According to multiple sources within the Department of Homeland Security and State Department, these students, studying in the United States on F-1 and J-1 visas, violated the terms of their stay by actively participating in and organizing events that promoted support for Hamas—a group responsible for the largest mass murder of Jews since the Holocaust.
The October 7 massacre, carried out by Hamas and other Gaza-based terrorists, resulted in the brutal slaughter of over 1,163 civilians, including women, children, and the elderly. The terrorists committed acts of rape, torture, beheading, and hostage-taking across southern Israel, triggering the Iron Swords War. In the immediate aftermath, pro-Hamas demonstrations erupted in U.S. cities and on college campuses, where some students waved terrorist flags and justified the atrocities as “resistance”.
At UCLA, student organizers were recorded chanting slogans like “Globalize the Intifada” and “From the river to the sea,” calling for the destruction of the State of Israel while praising Hamas fighters. These activities crossed the line from political expression into material support for terrorism, according to U.S. immigration law. Under Section 212(a)(3)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, individuals who endorse, incite, or provide material support to terrorist organizations are inadmissible to the United States and may have their visas revoked.
In recent months, President Donald Trump’s administration has intensified its crackdown on campus extremism and antisemitic incitement. Federal agencies are now aggressively pursuing visa violations, funding irregularities, and potential criminal activity linked to extremist student groups. As part of this initiative, UCLA was already under federal investigation for failing to address antisemitic harassment and for allowing terrorist glorification on campus grounds.
The students, whose identities have not been released due to ongoing investigations, have been ordered to leave the country. Those who fail to comply face deportation and permanent bans from reentering the United States. Officials also confirmed that additional revocations are under review at other universities where foreign students were seen organizing or participating in similar demonstrations.
Jewish advocacy organizations welcomed the decision as a much-needed step toward restoring safety on American campuses. “This is what accountability looks like”. “For too long, foreign agitators have abused America’s freedoms to glorify terrorism and endanger Jewish students. Today’s actions send a clear message: the United States will not be a sanctuary for Hamas sympathizers.”
The move reflects the Trump administration’s broader strategy to dismantle Iran’s terror network and cut off support for its proxies, including Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis. As part of this effort, universities found harboring or enabling pro-terrorist activities now face the loss of federal funding, civil rights investigations, and legal action.
By revoking the visas of students who supported Hamas on U.S. soil, the administration is not just enforcing immigration law—it is defending American values and standing firm against the global spread of antisemitic terror.
