Columbia student flees U.S. after visa revocation

Ranjani Srinivasan, a 37-year-old doctoral student at Columbia University, fled the U.S. after her student visa was revoked on March 5. The U.S. Department of State cited security concerns related to her alleged involvement in pro-Palestinian protests. Srinivasan left the country after federal immigration agents visited her apartment. She expressed fear over the government's crackdown on free speech and the potential consequences of being labeled a terrorist sympathizer. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security confirmed her voluntary departure. This incident reflects the government's increasing scrutiny of individuals linked to Hamas and a stricter enforcement of immigration policies.