Indian Student Sues Trump Administration Over Deportation Threat Under New U.S. Immigration Policy
Date: 17-apr-2025
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Case raises fresh concerns for international students amid new U.S. immigration policy shift
April 17, 2025 — Washington, D.C.: An Indian student enrolled at a U.S. university has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s recent immigration policies, which could lead to the deportation of thousands of international students. The legal action comes just days after the new guidelines were published by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
The lawsuit, filed in a district court in New York, argues that the revised rules are “unconstitutional, discriminatory, and disrupt academic continuity,” placing students who are in good standing at risk of removal without due process.
What the policy change means
Under President Donald Trump’s updated immigration framework, announced earlier this month, visa compliance regulations have been tightened. The new policy allows accelerated deportation procedures for students whose academic programs experience interruptions — including online transitions, part-time status, or gaps in coursework due to medical or family emergencies.
- ✅ Applies to F-1 and M-1 student visas
- ⏳ Shortens grace period for academic transfers or reinstatement
- ⚠️ Introduces “automatic out-of-status” triggers for non-compliance
The Indian plaintiff, whose identity has not been disclosed due to privacy laws, is currently pursuing a graduate degree in computer science. Their legal team argues that the new rules violate the student’s right to due process and equal protection under U.S. constitutional law.
Growing concern among the global student community
The lawsuit has sparked widespread anxiety within the international student community, especially among Indian nationals — who make up the second-largest group of foreign students in the U.S., behind only China. Advocates fear that the policy change could discourage foreign enrollment and damage America’s reputation as a global education hub.
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“Students are not political pawns,” said attorney Anjali Verma, part of the student’s legal team. “This policy creates uncertainty for those who have followed the rules and are actively contributing to the U.S. academic and economic ecosystem.”
White House response
In a statement, a White House spokesperson defended the administration’s position, stating, “We are restoring integrity to the visa system and ensuring that immigration pathways are merit-based and strictly monitored.”
Meanwhile, several universities — including institutions in California, New York, and Illinois — are expected to join amicus briefs in support of the student’s case, citing academic freedom and student welfare.
What’s next?
The case is set for an initial hearing later this month. Legal experts predict that its outcome could have broader implications for visa enforcement, academic autonomy, and U.S.–India diplomatic relations.
With over 260,000 Indian students currently studying in the U.S., the ruling could set a precedent for future challenges to immigration enforcement policies affecting non-citizen academics and researchers.
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