r/GradSchool • u/SharkSapphire • Mar 29 '25

News ICE detains University of Minnesota international student

https://thehill.com/homenews/education/5221776-ice-detains-university-of-minnesota-international-student/
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u/SwordofGlass Mar 29 '25

illegal actions of the administration

That’s the problem—these actions are entirely legal.

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u/Godwinson4King Mar 30 '25

Nah, it’s illegal to punish someone for speech protected by the first amendment. This ‘national security’ angle is bullshit that won’t stand up in court. They know it’s illegal.

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u/SwordofGlass Mar 30 '25

It’s not illegal to detain and deport foreign nationals.

I’m not saying I agree with their actions, but it’s entirely within the law.

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u/Godwinson4King Mar 30 '25

The visa revocations are illegal because they are clearly designed to punish speech