Ohio State Students' Visas Revoked Without Warning | JQJO

At least seven Ohio State University students have had their F-1 visas revoked without explanation by the federal government. The university president, Walter "Ted" Carter Jr., stated they received no formal notification or reason for the revocations. Senator Bernie Moreno expressed confidence in the Department of Homeland Security's process, suggesting Ohio State contact his office with concerns. The unexpected visa cancellations are causing worry among college officials, fearing it will deter international students from studying in the U.S. Students are now being ordered to leave immediately, a departure from previous practices.

A powerful coalition of federal legislators, executive branch officials, and multinational technology corporations has coalesced around a strategy of "federal preemption," seeking to strip state governments of their authority over generative AI. The coalition argues that the legal frameworks governing these technologies are in a state of flux as generative AI affects every sector of the economy, from healthcare diagnostics to creative industries. The push aims to centralize regulation at the federal level, limiting state‑level oversight of AI development and deployment.