US EditionInternational students had their legal residency restored, but schools worry about ICE’s latest plans
- In early April 2025, the Trump administration revoked legal residency and visas of over 1,200 international students nationwide, affecting 187 institutions across the U.S.
- The revocations followed a multi-year policy shift targeting students for minor offenses or visa issues, which federal judges challenged due to lack of due process.
- After widespread legal opposition and public concern, including class action lawsuits representing hundreds of students from 40 states, ICE reversed many terminations and restored students’ status.
- Krista McCallum Beatty described students as "very anxious, very fearful," while senators urged DHS to ensure future policy changes comply with legal notice and protections.
- The situation led to heightened travel fears and uncertainty among international students, who now weigh the risks of leaving the U.S. Amid expanded grounds for visa and status revocation.
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In the wake of federal court rulings blocking enforcement of new federal rules threatening diversity, equity and inclusion programs and revoking certain student visas, the American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaii reached out to college and university officials statewide urging them to “continue to feel empowered to push for academic freedom and free speech.” Federal courts have blocked the U.S. Department of Education from enforcing new rules di…
Visa crackdown leads international students in the US to reconsider summer travel - Seymour Tribune
On summer break from a Ph.D. program, an international student at University of California, San Diego, was planning a trip with a few friends to Hawaii. But after seeing international students across the United States stripped of their legal status, the student decided against it. Any travel, even inside the U.S., just didn’t seem worth the risk. “I probably am going to skip that to … have as few interactions with governments as possible,” said …
Visa crackdown leads international students in the US to reconsider summer travel
On summer break from a Ph.D. program, an international student at University of California, San Diego, was planning a trip with a few friends to Hawaii. But after seeing international students across the United States stripped of their legal status, the student decided against it. Any travel, even inside the U.S., just didn't seem worth the risk.“I probably am going to skip that to ... have as few interactions with governments as possible," said…
International students had their legal residency restored, but schools worry about ICE’s latest plans
The Trump administration stripped dozens of international students studying at Michigan universities of their legal residency last month. It did the same to thousands of others around the country.
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