The lawsuit challenges the abrupt cancellation of student visas, claiming violations of due process and unlawful immigration actions
An Indian student, Chinmay Deore, is among four international students who have filed a federal lawsuit against the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and immigration officials. The lawsuit, filed last Friday, accuses the government of unlawfully terminating their student visas under the F-1 student status without proper notice or justification, reported gujaratsamachar.com.
Along with Deore, the plaintiffs include Xiangyun Bu and Qiuyi Yang from China, and Yogesh Joshi from Nepal, all of whom are currently enrolled in public universities in Michigan. According to their legal complaint, their visas were abruptly revoked in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) with no explanation given to them or their institutions.
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) represents the students, asserting the visa terminations are part of a broader crackdown on international students initiated during the Trump administration.
The students, all in good standing with their institutions, claim that their student statuses were terminated despite having committed no crimes, violated immigration laws, or engaged in political protests. The lawsuit points out that the terminations followed minor and lawful interactions with US law enforcement, such as receiving a parking ticket or withdrawing an entry application.
The legal complaint specifically names DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director Todd Lyons, and ICE Detroit Field Office Director Robert Lynch as defendants. The ACLU has also filed an emergency request for a court injunction to prevent deportation or detention of the students while the case is pending.
Similar lawsuits have been filed in other states, including New Hampshire, Indiana, and California, signaling a growing movement challenging the federal government’s treatment of international students. Experts suggest the outcome of this case could set significant precedents for student visa policies and due process in future immigration proceedings.
