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That the Indian prime minister is not willing to do much to help undocumented Indians in the US amid Trump’s crackdown should not surprise anyone.
Four international students, including Indian national Chinmay Deore, have filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and immigration officials, alleging the unlawful termination of their F-1 student visas without adequate notice or explanation. The plaintiffs—Deore from India, Xiangyun Bu and Qiuyi Yang from China, and Yogesh Joshi from Nepal—are enrolled in public universities in Michigan.
The lawsuit contends that the students' immigration statuses were abruptly revoked in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), leaving them vulnerable to detention and deportation. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Michigan is representing the students, asserting that the DHS failed to provide the legally required notifications to the students or their educational institutions.
This legal action is part of a broader response to the Trump administration's intensified immigration enforcement, which has led to over 1,100 international students losing their legal status across 183 universities. While the administration cites national security concerns, including alleged involvement in pro-Palestinian protests, many affected students report that their visa terminations were due to minor infractions or occurred without clear justification.
The plaintiffs are seeking the reinstatement of their student statuses to continue their education and avoid deportation. They have also requested an emergency injunction to prevent deportation while the case is under judicial review. Similar lawsuits have been filed in other states, including New Hampshire, Indiana, and California, challenging the legality of the DHS's actions.
Federal judges in several states have already issued temporary restraining orders to reinstate students' statuses during ongoing litigation, highlighting the growing legal scrutiny of the administration's immigration policies.
The outcome of these legal challenges could have significant implications for international students in the U.S., potentially influencing future immigration enforcement practices and the rights of non-citizen students.
