Increasing Tensions Surround ICE Detentions of International Students in Minnesota
Recent reports have highlighted a significant rise in detentions of international students by ICE, particularly at Minnesota universities. A University of Minnesota student, who initially feared he was being kidnapped, has been detained due to a prior DUI conviction, prompting legal action for his immediate release. Additionally, five students from Minnesota State University-Mankato have had their visas revoked. Minnesota officials, including Governor Tim Walz, are pressing for clarity from immigration authorities regarding these detentions, which appear to extend beyond those involved in protests, as argued by law experts. The legal turmoil surrounding these incidents has seen students and union leaders rallying for answers and support, raising concerns about the impact on the international student community.
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