An international student in South Dakota, Priya Saxena from India, recently earned a doctorate and a master’s degree while battling the Trump administration’s attempt to deport her after her visa was revoked over a minor traffic offense. Her attorney secured a preliminary injunction preventing her detention or deportation, highlighting the arbitrary nature of the government’s actions against international students. The case has sparked criticism regarding immigration policies, particularly as Saxena’s graduation coincided with a controversial event involving DHS Secretary Kristi Noem receiving an honorary degree amidst protests over treatment of international students.
