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| U.S. President Donald Trump |
The United States has announced a firm new policy to deny U.S. visas to individuals, and their immediate families, identified as sponsors of Christian genocide or sympathizers of terrorism across the globe.
According to a statement released Wednesday, December 3, 2025, by the U.S. Embassy in Abuja, this initiative targets those who have directed, authorized, supported, participated in, or been involved in serious religious freedom violations.
This action responds to reports of widespread violence and mass killings of Christians by radical Islamic terrorists, Fulani militias, and other violent groups in Nigeria and elsewhere.
The announcement, attributed to the U.S. State Department and titled “Combating Egregious Anti-Christian Violence in Nigeria and Globally,” is signed by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
The policy is grounded in Section 212(a)(3)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, reflecting the United States’ commitment to combating religious persecution and holding perpetrators accountable.
“A new policy under Section 212(a)(3)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act will allow the State Department to restrict visa issuance to individuals, who have directed, authorised, significantly supported, participated in, or carried out violations of religious freedom and, where appropriate, their immediate family members.
“As President Trump made clear, the United States cannot stand by while such are happening in Nigeria, and numerous other countries.
“This policy will apply to Nigeria and any other governments or individuals engaged in violations of religious freedom,” Rubio is quoted as saying in the statement.
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