The "Palestine Night" fundraiser at the University of Minnesota raised concerns among students due to stricter U.S. immigration policies. Many, including foreign students, felt wary about attending out of fear of being photographed or facing repercussions on their visas. The event, organized by Students for Justice in Palestine, highlighted the chilling effect of President Trump's executive orders against those supporting groups like Hamas and Hezbollah. Advocacy groups report numerous foreign students have had their visas unexpectedly canceled, intensifying fears over political activism on campus.
One foreign student expressed fear about her political activism, saying, "I was scared that I would get photographed or something, and that would cause a problem."
Abed Ayoub from the ADC noted, "We've heard from at least a dozen students who left the U.S. for winter break and were unable to return because their visas were cancelled with no explanation given."
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