How International Students Got Swept Up in Trump's Anti-Immigrant Crackdown
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The rally at CUNY highlighted escalating tensions for international students after the Trump administration revoked their visas, impacting over 1,800 individuals. Policies suggesting potential revocations based on alleged antisemitism or support for groups such as Hamas spiraled into a broader crackdown, often executed without clear reasoning. This led to legal ambiguity and protests from students and faculty. After receiving backlash from advocacy groups and numerous lawsuits, the Department of Justice announced a temporary halt, promising to develop a new framework for visa revocation.
The sweeping termination of international students' visas under the Trump administration led to severe legal confusion, impacting over 1,800 individuals across the U.S.
Following accusations of terrorism, many international students found themselves unjustly removed from the streets, leading to widespread protests and legal challenges.
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