ACLU Sues on Behalf of Four International Students Whose SEVIS Status Was Illegally Terminated
Published on 4.17.25
The lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) on behalf of four international students - Chinmay Deore, Xiangyun Bu, Qiuyi Yang, and another student from Nepal - claims that their student immigration status in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) was illegally terminated without sufficient notice and explanation. The lawsuit alleges that the administration's actions aim to create chaos and fear among international students who contribute significantly to US academia and economy through their spending.
The case of Chinmay Deore, who had his F-1 student status terminated due to an alleged criminal record check despite having no prior convictions or charges, highlights the arbitrary nature of the administration's actions. The lawsuit demands that the students' legal status be reinstated, emphasizing that they were not involved in any crime or immigration law violation.
The controversy surrounding international students and education is a complex issue, with far-reaching implications for US academia, economy, and society as a whole.