The arrest of a graduate student from the University of Minnesota by ICE, attributed to a prior DUI conviction, has ignited protests and concerns over the treatment of foreign students in the U.S. Federal officials stated that the student's visa was revoked under the Trump administration's ongoing crackdown on international students. The University expressed surprise and concern over the incident, asserting they had no prior knowledge. Minnesota's Governor is also seeking clarity from Homeland Security regarding the implications for the state's international student community.
ICE's crackdown on foreign students is raising concerns, highlighted by the recent arrest of a grad student at the University of Minnesota over a prior DUI.
The University of Minnesota expressed deep concern over the ICE arrest, clarifying that they had no prior knowledge nor involvement in federal actions against the student.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is demanding answers from the DHS regarding the arrest, emphasizing the importance of international students to the university's reputation.
With the Trump administration's mass deportation efforts, over 300 international student visas have been revoked, focusing on those with criminal records.
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