Overview

• U.S. District Judge Jeffrey S. White issued a nationwide injunction preventing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from terminating international student visas until a pending court case is resolved.
• The ruling bars the government from arresting, detaining, or relocating students based on their visa status, though arrests for violent crime convictions remain permissible.
• More than 4,700 students had their study permissions revoked this spring following FBI database screenings, often without notice or formal charges.
• Judge White criticized ICE's reinstatement efforts as inadequate, noting that revoked records still hinder students' ability to obtain new visas or adjust their status.
• The decision follows widespread criticism from universities, international governments, and public opinion, with surveys showing significant opposition to visa revocations tied to minor infractions or protests.