<p>President Trump and his administration is cracking down on international students who have been active in protests against Israel on university campuses.</p><p>Last week, the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said at least 300 students had their student visas revoked.</p><p>Trump officials said the Immigration and Nationality Act allows the State Department to deport non-citizens who are "adversarial to the foreign policy and national security interests" of the US.</p><p>The arrests are a part of Trump's pledge to combat what the administration has classified as antisemitism on university campuses, which was written into an executive order in January.</p><p>Nathalie Jimenez, our reporter in the US, takes us through what we know about two of the most prominent cases. </p><p>And Jake Horton from BBC Verify, explains some of the key terms you need to know.</p><p>Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld Email: whatintheworld@bbc.co.uk WhatsApp: +44 0330 12 33 22 6 Presenter: Hannah Gelbart Producers: Emily Horler and Benita Barden Editor: Verity Wilde</p>

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Why are international students being detained in the US?

APR 2, 202516 MIN
What in the World

Why are international students being detained in the US?

APR 2, 202516 MIN

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<p>President Trump and his administration is cracking down on international students who have been active in protests against Israel on university campuses.</p><p>Last week, the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said at least 300 students had their student visas revoked.</p><p>Trump officials said the Immigration and Nationality Act allows the State Department to deport non-citizens who are "adversarial to the foreign policy and national security interests" of the US.</p><p>The arrests are a part of Trump's pledge to combat what the administration has classified as antisemitism on university campuses, which was written into an executive order in January.</p><p>Nathalie Jimenez, our reporter in the US, takes us through what we know about two of the most prominent cases. </p><p>And Jake Horton from BBC Verify, explains some of the key terms you need to know.</p><p>Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld Email: whatintheworld@bbc.co.uk WhatsApp: +44 0330 12 33 22 6 Presenter: Hannah Gelbart Producers: Emily Horler and Benita Barden Editor: Verity Wilde</p>