Foreign students in the US are currently experiencing heightened scrutiny for their political activities, leading to concerns of potential decertification of universities by the US government. This crackdown has resulted in the detention of students like Turkish student Rumeysa Ozturk and Iranian student Alireza Doroudi, creating distress and fear among the international student community on American campuses. The implementation of a new ‘Catch and Revoke’ policy has led to over 300 student visas being revoked, adding to the unease felt by foreign students studying in the US. The situation highlights the challenges faced by international students who engage in political activism while pursuing their education in the United States, raising questions about the impact of these measures on academic freedom and the ability of foreign students to express their views on campus.