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Senate Clash: Visa Revocation Sparks Heated Immigration Debate

5/21/2025

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In a heated Senate hearing, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Sen. Chris Van Hollen faced off over the controversial revocation of visas for those causing unrest on college campuses. Van Hollen voiced his regret for previously backing Rubio, who firmly asserted that visas are privileges, not entitlements. Their clash underscored the deep divisions surrounding immigration policy and the imperative of campus safety.

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In a heated Senate hearing, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Sen. Chris Van Hollen faced off over the controversial revocation of visas for those causing unrest on college campuses. Van Hollen voiced his regret for previously backing Rubio, who firmly asserted that visas are privileges, not entitlements. Their clash underscored the deep divisions surrounding immigration policy and the imperative of campus safety.