An Iranian doctoral student at the University of Alabama has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, sparking concern and confusion among students and faculty. The student, identified only as a mechanical engineering student, was taken into custody at his home on March 25th after his F-1 student visa was revoked earlier this year. Despite assurances from the university’s International Student and Scholar Services that he could remain in the U.S., he was still detained by ICE.
The student’s detention has raised questions about the reasons behind the move, with little information available about any legal proceedings or the specific grounds for his detention. The university has stated that federal privacy laws prevent them from sharing specific details about the situation.
This case is part of a broader trend of graduate students being targeted for deportation by the Trump administration, with some students being detained due to their activism and support for Palestinian movements. In light of these events, concerns about the treatment of international students studying in the U.S. have been brought to the forefront.
The University of Alabama has reaffirmed its commitment to following all immigration laws and cooperating with federal authorities, while also noting the value of international students to the campus community. ICE and local law enforcement have not yet provided any comment on the situation. The student, Alireza Doroudi, had published a paper in a scientific journal prior to his detainment, highlighting his academic contributions prior to his current situation.
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