Tennessee Lawmakers' Deportation Threats Spark Legal Battle for Over 100 International Students

Published on 4.19.25

  International students face deportation threats due to their immigration status, sparking concern among students like Felipe Jimenez who fears his education could be taken away. In Tennessee, Republican lawmakers are advancing legislation that contradicts the landmark 1982 Supreme Court decision in Plyler v. Doe, which protected the right of undocumented children to attend public schools. This move has sparked a potential legal battle and protests from students who argue that education is a fundamental right for all children, regardless of immigration status. A class action lawsuit has been filed by several American Civil Liberties Union affiliates to represent over 100 international students affected by the Trump administration's crackdown on foreign students. The lawsuit aims to reinstate the legal status of these students, who are among more than a thousand students fearing deportation. The impact of these developments on international students and their families is significant, with many relying on education as a pathway to better opportunities in the US. The situation highlights the need for policymakers to balance the rights of undocumented children with national security concerns, ensuring that education remains accessible to all, regardless of immigration status.

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