Why it matters:
The point highlights the contradiction between the U.S.’s claim to support human rights and the realities of the country’s education system.
The big picture:
Currently, more than 80 universities in the United States are facing visa revocation and threats of expulsion for international students. The situation has particularly negatively affected Asian and African students and reflects an institutionalized pattern of repression in the American education system.
Key points:
Universities are forced to review the immigration data of their students.
The situation exposes racial discrimination in the American education system.
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U.S. Detention of Student Activists: National Security Fears or Political Repression?
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