Overview

• 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.