Tag: immigration

It’s in everyone’s best interest that the US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship

Of all the questionable and malicious actions Trump’s administration has taken since Jan. 20, fighting birthright citizenship could be the most anti-American.

Anushka Shah
May 9, 2025

7 UMD international student visas restored after Trump reversal

The change comes after the Trump administration reversed the termination of legal status for international students across the U.S. on Friday.

Sanya Wason
April 29, 2025

Prince George’s County Council members rally for wrongly deported Maryland man’s release

U.S. Immigration and Custom Enforcement officials detained Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia on March 12 and later deported him to El Salvador.

Mayah Nachman
April 28, 2025

Federal government revokes visas from 7 people at UMD

Nearly 5,000 students at this university have student visas. Eighty-four percent of these students have an F-1 visa, which grants international people a temporary stay in the U.S. to attend an accredited academic institution.

Nicole Pilsbury
April 17, 2025

Prince George’s County, Trump administration officials clash over immigration policy

Prince George’s County is a sanctuary jurisdiction, meaning its local authorities separate themselves from federal immigration enforcement.

Amelia Twyman
April 17, 2025

Legal experts educate UMD students about immigration rights, protections

At the "Know Your Rights" event, which was held at Stamp Student Union on Tuesday evening, speakers emphasized the importance of staying informed.

Nicole Pilsbury
February 26, 2025

Maryland legislators debate bill to protect personal records from ICE officials

The Maryland Data Privacy Act would prevent federal agents from accessing private information from state agencies without a state or federal court warrant.

Oliver Mack
February 21, 2025

UPDATED: ICE drops out of UMD spring career fair

Before Thursday’s change, the agency was listed as an employer at the fair on Feb. 27 and 28.

Katharine Wilson
February 18, 2025

UMD SGA passes act demanding protections for undocumented, international students

The act demands this university implement measures such as creating clear protocols for responding to ICE-related incidents and refusing voluntary disclosure of student records.

Lauren Frank
February 14, 2025

UMD shares guidance for interactions with federal immigration enforcement officers

The guidance comes after United States President Donald Trump signed 10 executive orders about immigration during his first week in office.

Sanya Wason
February 3, 2025