| >None of them did anything even remotely similar to "inciting domestic terrorism" or "vocally support[ing] terrorist groups" They were political agitators. A visa is a privilege not a right, and may be revoked for any reason, you don't have to commit a crime. >though the latter would actually be protected by the 1st Amendment The 1st amendment applies to US citizens, not guests on visas. Why do you move to a country on a visa and then protest against it? Name me a country who accepts that from its visitors. A visa to move to a country is a privilege, not a right. If you're protesting the government who gave you that visa and you're not a citizen, then get out, good-bye, nobody wants extra trouble makers, you can legally protest by leaving the country you dislike. How is this even a conversation? Imagine you invite a guest in your house starting to annoy you the hell out. You'd want them out even though they haven't committed any crimes worth calling the police. |
Political agitation is Constitutionally protected in the United States. In fact, it's one of the most important activities that people like Jefferson and Madison wanted to protect.
> A visa is a privilege not a right, and may be revoked for any reason
No, it cannot be revoked for any reason. Revoking visas because of Constitutionally protected speech is a clear violation of the 1st Amendment. The government is not allowed to retaliate against people (not just citizens - anyone) for speech.
> Name me a country who accepts that from its visitors .
Every liberal democracy.
> nobody wants extra trouble makers
Nobody wants fascists, but we're not kicking you out.
> Imagine you invite a guest in your house
This isn't your house. It's the United States of America. There are laws and Constitutional rights. If you don't like it, how about you go somewhere more suited to your tastes - somewhere without freedom of speech and due process.