After Columbia arrests, international college students fall silent

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Source: Associated Press

After Columbia arrests, international college students fall silent

By JOCELYN GECKER
Updated 1:09 AM EDT, March 15, 2025

In the span of a week, a hush has descended on higher education in the United States.

International students and faculty have watched the growing crackdown on pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia University with apprehension. Some say they are familiar with government crackdowns but never expected them on American college campuses.

The elite New York City university has been the focus of the Trump administration’s effort to deport foreigners who took part in pro-Palestinian demonstrations at colleges last year.

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Alarm at campuses across the country

International students and faculty across the U.S. say they feel afraid to voice opinions or stand out on campus for fear of getting kicked out of the country.

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