Fear is rising among students at Florida's diverse universities due to agreements that empower campus police as immigration agents through the ICE 287(g) program. This program permits campus officers to question students about their immigration status and share information with ICE. The situation is compounded by the concerning trend of visa cancellations, particularly those perceived as pro-Palestinian. Protests have erupted at various campuses against these agreements, reflecting deep-seated apprehensions about the increase in deportations and the impact on student safety and diversity.
Protesters say Velazquez's deportation exemplifies the Trump administration's aggressive stance against international students, particularly targeting them for minor infractions.
Maxwell Frost described Velazquez's case as a 'government-funded kidnapping', highlighting the alarming trend of deportations amid rising fears.
The agreements allow campus police to function like immigration agents, raising concerns about the impact on student safety and campus diversity.
More than 1,400 international students perceived as pro-Palestinian have had their visas canceled, exacerbating the fears among students regarding immigration enforcement.
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