Overview

• Priya Saxena, an Indian PhD graduate in chemical and biological engineering, faced deportation after her student visa was revoked by DHS in April for a minor 2021 traffic violation.
• A federal judge in South Texas issued a preliminary injunction blocking DHS from detaining or deporting Saxena, ruling the agency's actions likely violated the law and caused irreparable harm.
• The visa revocation stemmed from a traffic offense deemed non-deportable under immigration law, raising significant due process concerns.
• Saxena completed her doctorate at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology after a temporary restraining order allowed her to finish her studies and attend graduation.
• The Trump administration's broader visa-revocation campaign has drawn legal challenges nationwide, with DHS reviewing its policies following widespread criticism and judicial pushback.