articleThe Brief The State Department released new data on the number of foreign nationals who had their visas revoked. The State Department states that most revocations were for foreign nationals who have committed crimes. New numbers from the U.S. State Department show tens of thousands of visas have been revoked from foreign nationals for violating the terms of their visas. Big picture view:The State Department attributed the revocations to an ongoing vetting process that is designed to protect Americans. Others had their visas revoked for posting messages that federal officials say celebrated the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.