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The State Department has revoked its first student visa in connection with pro-Hamas demonstrations, marking a significant development in the government’s crackdown on anti-Israel protests across college campuses.

According to a State Department spokesperson in a statement to Fox News, the individual was a university student who had previously faced criminal charges related to Hamas-supporting activities. The spokesperson confirmed that Immigration and Customs Enforcement would proceed with deportation proceedings.

Due to legal restrictions, officials withheld the student’s identity and nationality. Details about the specific institution and the nature of the protest that led to the citation were also not disclosed.

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This action follows President Trump’s recent declaration to withhold federal funding from educational institutions that permit what he termed “illegal protests.” The administration has taken a firm stance against campus unrest, threatening to identify and potentially imprison those involved in such demonstrations.

In a related move, the administration announced plans to withdraw more than $50 million in government contracts from Columbia University, citing the institution’s perceived failure to address anti-Israel demonstrations effectively.

The State Department is also reportedly developing a new initiative called “Catch and Revoke,” which will employ artificial intelligence technology to identify foreign nationals in the United States who demonstrate support for Hamas. According to Axios, this program will analyze social media content posted by foreign students on visas, particularly focusing on content related to the October 7, 2023, terror attack.

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized the administration’s position, stating, “Those who support designated terrorist organizations, including Hamas, threaten our national security. The United States has zero tolerance for foreign visitors who support terrorists.” He added that violators of U.S. law, including international students, would face visa denial or revocation, along with deportation.