Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:23pm on 18 Apr 2025,Friday International
The Trump administration has revoked the visas or legal status of over 1,000 international students across 160 U.S. colleges, including Harvard, Stanford, and MIT. Students are now at risk of deportation, with some filing lawsuits against the Department of Homeland Security, citing denial of due process. The crackdown appears to target student activism, particularly around pro-Palestinian demonstrations. Immigration rights groups and universities are alarmed, warning of increased fear and uncertainty among immigrant students. Federal funding threats have been issued to non-compliant institutions, with Harvard already facing a $2.3 billion freeze. Legal experts call the move a sweeping immigration policy shift. (PC: AFP)
