ABC9: “A new bill filed by a Tennessee congressman would revoke the visa of individuals arrested while rioting or participating in an unlawful protest at a college or university.
Tennessee U.S. Representative Andy Ogles (R-TN-5) filed H.R. 8322 in Congress last week, otherwise known as the Study Abroad Act. The bill calls on the Secretary of State to revoke certain types of visas provided to study abroad and exchange students whom are arrested for rioting or protesting unlawfully.
This would apply to a student who establishes, participates in, or promotes an encampment on the campus of an institution of higher education. The bill also adds this includes individuals arrested on or since October 7, 2023. The date marks the attack of Hamas on Israel.”