Overview

• Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed the revocation of over 300 visas for international students, citing national security concerns tied to pro-Palestinian activism.
• Federal judges have temporarily blocked deportations in several high-profile cases, including those of Mahmoud Khalil and Rumeysa Ozturk, as legal challenges accuse the administration of viewpoint discrimination.
• ICE has reportedly been manually revoking students' immigration statuses in the SEVIS database without notifying universities or students, creating confusion and fear.
• The University of Minnesota confirmed the detention of an international graduate student, prompting demands for transparency from Governor Tim Walz and university officials.
• Critics argue the crackdown undermines free speech and academic freedom, with some comparing the actions to McCarthyism and raising concerns about the use of AI-driven surveillance.