Trump Admin Targets Asylum Visa Loopholes | Lubbock News

The Trump administration is set to revoke up to 200,000 business and tourism visas for foreigners who entered on those visas but later filed asylum claims — the largest mass visa cancellation in U.S. history. Coordinated with DHS, the move targets B1/B2 visa holders from 2016–2026, aiming to shut down a loophole where visitors allegedly use tourist status to bypass immigration rules. Officials stress this isn’t about immediate deportation, but reclassifying status and blocking future travel while asylum cases are pending. The Deputy Secretary of State slammed “bogus asylum claims,” calling them a misuse of the system. The process will roll out gradually over coming weeks, following broader efforts to tighten immigration — including failed attempts to end birthright citizenship. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/34999ba048107c24