A new lawsuit has been filed seeking to broadly halt the deportation of foreign students and reinstate terminated student visas, challenging the Trump administration’s actions in four states and Puerto Rico.

The suit, which was lodged in response to the government’s aggressive campaign targeting foreign nationals on student visas, argues that the deportations are unjustified and harmful to both students and institutions. It demands a pause in the deportation process and the return of visas that were previously revoked or threatened.

The legal action specifically focuses on policies implemented during the Trump administration, which aimed to crack down on foreign students living and studying in the U.S. The plaintiffs contend that these measures violate due process rights and fail to adequately consider the impacts on students and academic institutions that rely on international enrollment.

As the case moves forward, it is expected to have significant implications for the future of foreign student visa policies, with many hoping it could lead to a shift in how deportations and visa terminations are handled for international students. The outcome could influence future immigration decisions and potentially restore the opportunities for thousands of students currently at risk.