A University of Minnesota graduate student was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) due to a DUI infraction, not for being involved in protests as initially speculated. The Department of Homeland Security confirmed that the student’s visa was revoked by the State Department because of previous criminal history related to the DUI. The lack of an official explanation led to student protests and concerns from university and political leaders. Another student at Minnesota State University Mankato was also detained by ICE, with no reason given for the arrest. Both universities have reached out to elected officials for assistance in stopping this pattern of ICE detentions with little to no explanation.
U.S. Senator Tina Smith expressed concern about the lack of due process rights for detained students and called for answers from federal immigration authorities. The students’ identities and nationalities have not been disclosed, and both universities are respecting their privacy while providing legal aid and support. Governor Tim Walz emphasized the importance of due process rights for all individuals in the country.
The Trump administration has utilized a statute allowing the revocation of visas for noncitizens deemed a threat to foreign policy interests, leading to the detention or deportation of individuals associated with universities in recent weeks. Most of these detainees have shown support for Palestinian causes during protests related to Israel’s actions in Gaza. The situation has raised concerns about the potential violations of due process rights for individuals involved.
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