U.S. set for largest mass visa revocation in history targeting up to 200,000 foreigners, officials say
The Trump administration is preparing to revoke the visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum status in the United States.
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- First observed by CurrentWire: ABC News · Aug 24, 2026 at 4:38 PM ET
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