The landscape for international students in the United States has become increasingly challenging as fears of deportation and suppression of free speech mount. Following recent policies and comments from the Trump administration targeting foreign students who express pro-Palestinian views, many academicians and student activists are raising alarms about a hostile environment. Reports indicate that university campuses have grown silent, with students hesitating to engage in activism or discuss critical issues due to potential threats, including visa crackdowns and the erosion of rights. The situation is compounded by advisory alerts from journalism organizations, warning student media outlets of unprecedented risks. As international students express their refusal to be silenced, the discourse around their safety and rights remains urgent, drawing attention to the implications of such policies not only on students but on the broader academic community.