Students demand UMD stand up against Trump administration at sit-in
Protest attendees called on this university to reaffirm its commitment to academic freedom and provide support to students impacted by new federal policies.
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.
University Senate votes in favor of uniting with other Big Ten schools against Trump
The resolution comes as the Trump administration seeks to exert control over higher education, including cutting research funding and revoking student visas.
Here’s a look at Trump’s recent executive orders targeting education
Trump signed orders Wednesday related to university accreditation and diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Here’s what to know about international student visas
International students across the country and Maryland have also recently had their visas revoked unexpectedly.
Maryland lawmakers unveil plans to support laid-off federal workers
The state released websites where laid-off federal workers can apply for multiple state job openings with a single application.
El Salvador denies Sen. Chris Van Hollen meeting with wrongly deported Maryland man
The meeting came two days after Salvadoran president Nayib Bukele visited the White House and said he would not return Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia to the United States.
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.
Federal government revokes visas from some UMD international students
This university’s International Students and Scholars Services office is communicating with impacted people to give specific information about their situations.
Trump administration appeals judge’s order to return wrongfully deported Maryland man
A judge ruled Friday that the Trump administration violated the law because it deported an El Salvadoran citizen, “without any legal process.”