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NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – Noticias LocalesAugust 25, 2026Miami-Dade

State Department prepares mass visa revocation, Broward deputy arrested, and school board considers closures

The U.S. State Department is preparing to revoke approximately 200,000 business and tourism visas for individuals who have applied for asylum. Locally, a Broward County deputy was arrested on domestic violence charges, and the Broward School Board is reviewing a proposal to close ten schools due to declining enrollment.

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Why It Matters

These developments impact the legal status of thousands of foreign visitors, the staffing of local law enforcement, and the future of public school access for Broward County families.

Key Facts

  • The State Department is preparing to revoke B-1 and B-2 visas issued between 2016 and 2026 for approximately 200,000 foreign nationals who have applied for asylum.
  • Affected visa holders will not be automatically deported but will lose their status as legal visitors.
  • A Broward County deputy, Isaiah Williams, was arrested and charged with domestic violence in Miramar.
  • Deputy Williams is suspended without pay pending an investigation.
  • The Broward School Board is evaluating the closure of ten schools due to declining student enrollment.
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