Donald Trump has signed the order!

Human rights organizations have pointed out that this heavy-handed approach sets a dangerous precedent, as it suggests that an individual’s right to remain in the country is contingent upon their political alignment with the current administration’s foreign policy objectives. The practical implications for university campuses are already becoming clear. Administrators, fearful of losing federal funding or facing Department of Education investigations, may feel pressured to adopt a “zero-tolerance” policy toward controversial protests. This could lead to a climate of surveillance and suspicion, where international students are hesitant to attend even peaceful vigils or academic seminars for fear that their presence could be misconstrued as a deportable offense.