Attorneys general in 18 states sued the U. S. Department of Homeland Security on Monday over a threat to deport international university students enrolled in online-only classes this fall.
July 13 (UPI) — Attorneys general in 18 states sued the U. S. Department of Homeland Security on Monday over a new threat to deport international university students enrolled in online-only classes this fall.
Calling a July 6 Immigration and Customs Enforcement ruling « senseless and cruel, » states led by Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey said the ICE decision imposes « an insuperable burden on our colleges and universities. » The higher-learning institutions have until Aug. 4 to provide to ICE a list of every international student and certify that they are attending in-person classes.
Universities have been developing programs to address how and whether students can return to in-person classes based on health recommendations amid the coronavirus pandemic.
