Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:04pm on 26 Mar 2025,Wednesday India Global
The Trump administration has asked universities to provide names and nationalities of students involved in campus protests, sparking fears of deportation. With 331,602 Indian students in the US, legal experts warn this could lead to surveillance and immigration crackdowns. Columbia University student Ranjani Srinivasan self-deported after her visa was revoked. Critics call it a “witch hunt,” while officials claim it's to assess antisemitism cases. The Education Department has warned 60 universities of sanctions. Civil rights attorneys argue the request could violate legal protections for international students. (PC: Getty Images)
