International Students Challenge Visa Revocations Amid Legal Battles
A wave of legal actions has emerged from international students across the United States as they seek to contest the revocation of their student visas, which they attribute to policies enacted by the Trump administration. Students from various universities, including those from UT-Rio Grande Valley, UC Berkeley, and Ohio State, are filing lawsuits against the Department of Homeland Security and the federal government. Allegations range from unlawful visa cancellations to violations of due process. The ACLU and several state attorneys general have joined these efforts, claiming that the abrupt revocations are unjustified and unconstitutional. Testimonies highlight the emotional toll on affected students, who fear deportation and disruption of their education. As litigation progresses, many students are left in a state of uncertainty, rallying together in hopes of restoring their legal status.
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