A federal judge has ruled that 133 foreign students must have their legal immigration status reinstated after it was abruptly revoked by U.S. immigration authorities. The decision comes amid growing legal challenges over how student visas have been handled.
The students, who held valid F-1 visas, were stripped of their legal standing without warning or clear justification. The court found that the government acted unlawfully and failed to provide due process, ordering officials to retroactively restore the students’ status effective March 31.
The ruling pointed to systemic issues in how immigration authorities have been managing student visa programs, with over a thousand similar cases reportedly under review. Legal experts note the decision could set a precedent for broader accountability in how federal agencies enforce immigration laws.
The students affected by the ruling are now eligible to continue their studies and remain legally in the country, pending further developments.