52 Kenyans named in US immigration enforcement database as visa revocations top 300,000
The offences listed include homicide, assault, burglary, fraud, sexual offences, driving under the influence and immigration-related violations.
At least 52 Kenyans feature in a United States immigration enforcement database as President Donald Trump’s administration announces more than 300,000 visa revocations amid an intensified crackdown on immigration.
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) database identifies Kenyan nationals arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), listing their names, recorded offences and locations of arrest across the country.
The offences listed include homicide, assault, burglary, fraud, sexual offences, driving under the influence and immigration-related violations.
The arrests were recorded in several states, including California, Tennessee, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Texas, Nebraska, Maryland, Georgia and Washington.
The database highlights individuals it describes as the “worst of the worst criminal aliens” arrested by ICE.
US reports more than 300,000 revocations
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The development comes as the US State Department says the Trump administration has revoked more than 300,000 visas, claiming it has done so at a faster pace than any previous administration.
State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott announced the figures in a social media post, saying the government had zero tolerance for foreign nationals who break the law, commit fraud or undermine national security.
“With over 300,000 revocations, the Trump administration has revoked more visas at a faster pace than any administration in history,” Pigott said.
He added that visa holders remained subject to scrutiny after being granted permission to enter the United States.
“Every visa decision is a national security decision, and that standard doesn’t stop once a visa is issued. If someone breaks the law or threatens our national security, that’s grounds for visa revocation,” he said.
US officials have linked visa cancellations to criminal activity, threats to public safety and immigration violations, including fraud and misrepresentation.
The administration has also increased scrutiny of social media activity as part of visa vetting and immigration checks.
Pigott said online activity was being examined to ensure applicants were thoroughly assessed.
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