International students caught in quiet federal purge of legal residency

A silent but sweeping crackdown on international students is unsettling U.S. campuses, as federal authorities abruptly revoke visas and legal statuses without explanation. With detentions, sudden deportation orders, and minimal transparency, colleges are grappling with a climate of fear and confusion. The move threatens America’s global academic standing and shakes trust in its higher education system.

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