International students, crucial to the academic landscape in the U.S., are facing a growing climate of fear and anxiety as more than 1,500 students have had their visas revoked or statuses changed. Heightened immigration enforcement under the current administration has made minor infractions sufficient grounds for visa problems, often leaving universities in the dark about the changes. Moreover, the exploration of using AI to monitor students' social media adds to this climate of uncertainty, jeopardizing not only their academic presence but also the fundamental value of diverse thought at universities.
The atmosphere of fear and anxiety surrounding international students threatens the core values of universities as centers for diverse intellectual exchange and knowledge.
Under the current administration, minor infractions that previously were not serious enough to jeopardize a student's visa can now lead to status termination.
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