Court Allows Indian Students to Sue US Government Over Fake University Scam

Federal appeals court rules that the government is not immune from lawsuits filed by students duped into enrolling at a sham university set up by ICE.

The University of Farmington was a fake institution created by ICE to expose visa fraud, enrolling over 600 students, mostly from India.
Students paid substantial tuition fees expecting legitimate education but received none and were subsequently deported or left voluntarily.
The court's decision overturns a previous dismissal, allowing the lawsuit to proceed and seek reimbursement for tuition and damages.
The ruling underscores that the government must adhere to principles of fairness and honesty in its operations, according to former students and their attorneys.
This case could set a precedent for holding the government accountable in similar situations involving deceptive practices.