Overview

• Over 100 University of Houston students and faculty gathered on April 17 as part of a national protest on more than 150 campuses organized by the American Association of University Professors.
• The rally responded to recent visa terminations, including at least a dozen international student visas and one faculty visa at UH, though the university has not confirmed exact numbers.
• Protesters called for the university to establish sanctuary protections to ensure students can engage in activism without fear of immigration enforcement.
• UH acknowledged a small number of SEVIS terminations and stated it is working directly with affected individuals to provide support and guidance.
• The protest highlighted broader concerns over academic freedom, with participants condemning federal actions they see as targeting free speech and international scholars.