Bunker Hill Community College will cancel its 2025 study abroad programs and redirect students to U.S.-based sites, citing concerns about safety amid changing national immigration policies under the Trump administration. The decision reflects anxiety over possible travel restrictions and the treatment of immigrants, as illustrated by incidents involving deported students and increasing enforcement actions. College representatives emphasize prioritizing student safety, while broader implications are seen for international students at various institutions amid governmental crackdowns.
"Our first priority in any Study Abroad experience is the safety of our students and staff. With the changes in national immigration policy and enforcement..."
"The move comes as Trump and his allies crack down harder on immigrants, even those who were legal residents."
"Columbia could not protect visa-holding students from potential arrest and deportation," stated Dean Jelani Cobb to students.
Trump invoked an obscure law from 1798 in order to deport purported members of a Venezuelan gang to a mega-prison in El Salvador.
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