California Suing Trump Administration Over New Student Visa Policy

California, led by State Attorney General Javier Becerra, is the first state to file a lawsuit against a new ICE policy that mandates international students to attend in-person classes or face deportation if their schools switch to online-only classes. This policy, announced on Monday, poses health risks amid the coronavirus pandemic. Several universities, including Stanford, USC, Harvard, and MIT, have joined the legal battle against the Trump administration, arguing that the policy is unfair and dangerous.

What is the main requirement of the new student visa policy for international students?

• They must attend in-person classes.

• They must apply for a new visa.

• They need to enroll in online courses.

• They should leave the country immediately.

What action did California take in response to the new visa policy?

• They filed a lawsuit against it.

• They supported the policy.

• They implemented it immediately.

• They ignored the policy.

Which universities joined California in taking legal action against the policy?

• University of Michigan and University of Chicago

• Yale University and Princeton University

• Stanford University and University of Southern California

• University of Texas and University of Florida

Which institutions joined the legal battle against the new visa policy alongside California?

• University of Toronto and McGill University

• Tokyo University and Kyoto University

• Harvard University and MIT

• Oxford University and Cambridge University

What is a potential risk mentioned in the policy for international students?

• Limited access to campus facilities

• Loss of scholarship opportunities

• Deportation if they don't attend in-person classes

• Increased tuition fees