ACLU files class-action suit over revoked student visas throughout New England

Portland Press Herald

  • The ACLU is suing to reinstate visas for over 100 international students in New England who had their immigration status wrongfully revoked.

  • The lawsuit claims that revoking these visas disrupts students' education and could lead to deportation and financial hardships.

  • More than 1,600 students nationwide lost their visas in 2025, as part of a Trump administration policy targeting foreign students.

  • The ACLU seeks to stop the government from revoking student visas without explanation in the future.

  • It's unclear whether any international students in Maine have had their visas revoked, though the ACLU suspects some may have been affected.

  • Similar lawsuits are being filed across the country to protect international students' visa status.

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