Deportation policy affects immigrant college students
Researchers have documented barriers faced by students from immigrant families in higher education. The Trump administration's deportation campaign is adding new challenges to degree completion.
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Immigration enforcement changes directly affect access to education and future workforce participation for affected families.
Key entities
- Trump
- Homeland
- Markwayne
- Mullin
- Secretary
- Security
- Guardian
- Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin
- Rundown
What to watch next
- Watch for Department of Homeland Security guidance updates or court rulings on enforcement scope.
- Watch for updates from state officials on any policy changes regarding facility access.
- Watch for upcoming DHS reports on custody transfers and any litigation from affected counties.
- Watch upcoming DHS quarterly enforcement statistics and any federal court rulings on arrest practices.
- Track monthly ICE detention statistics releases for changes in population levels or facility usage.
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