Over the last several days, plaintiffs in two federal ACLU of Indiana lawsuits have received notice from their university that their status as international students has been restored. In response to dozens of lawsuits filed across the county this month, the Trump Administration reversed course on targeting international students last week.
In a hearing in the Northern District of Indiana today, attorneys from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security confirmed that plaintiffs are in status as international students. This lawsuit on behalf of eight plaintiffs and a similar one in the Southern District on behalf of one plaintiff are ongoing in order to address any open legal issues.
“The last few weeks have been incredibly difficult for these students,” said Ken Falk, legal director, ACLU of Indiana. “They faced enormous financial, academic, and emotional hardship as a result of DHS’s actions, and we’re relieved that they once again have their student status. They deserve to continue their studies here in Indiana.”
