Thousands of international students studying in the U.S. had their visa records terminated due to minor law enforcement encounters under the Trump administration, causing chaos in their lives. After legal battles, the records were restored, but a new policy may make it easier to revoke records in the future.
Key Points
Trump administration terminated visa records of international students
Legal battles ensued, leading to restoration of records
New policy may simplify revocation of records in the future
Pros
Effort to flag past law enforcement encounters
Cons
Chaos and uncertainty for international students
Irreparable damages to students' lives
Potential future policy changes making it easier to revoke records