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Federal Judge Temporarily Reinstates Status for Over 100 International Students in Visa Revocation Dispute

Two major lawsuits challenge the Trump administration's mass termination of F-1 student statuses, with courts granting temporary relief as legal battles continue.

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Overview

  • A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order requiring the Department of Homeland Security to reinstate the student statuses of over 100 plaintiffs by Tuesday, following lawsuits challenging SEVIS record terminations.
  • The lawsuits argue that revoking a visa does not justify the termination of a student's legal status and claim the Trump administration's actions violate due process.
  • More than 1,000 international students have reportedly had their F-1 statuses revoked, often for minor infractions or unclear reasons, leaving them vulnerable to detention or deportation.
  • ICE has taken direct control of SEVIS terminations, bypassing the traditional role of designated school officials, raising concerns about procedural transparency.
  • One lawsuit, filed in New Hampshire, is seeking class-action certification to represent a broader group of affected students, highlighting the widespread impact of the policy shift.