The Trump administration announced plans Monday to revoke the non-immigrant visas of individuals currently applying for or intending to seek asylum in the United States. This unprecedented action could impact as many as 200,000 people, potentially marking the largest mass visa revocation in US history. Officials have not specified how the revocations will be implemented, but the move aims to discourage individuals from applying for asylum at the US border. Critics argue the policy is a further attempt to limit legal immigration and deny vulnerable individuals access to protection. The administration asserts the measure is necessary to close loopholes and address what they see as abuses within the asylum system. The policy’s legality is likely to face immediate challenges in court. This decision represents a significant escalation in the administration’s restrictive immigration policies.