Hundreds of Intl students in US ordered to ‘self-deport’ for alleged ‘campus activism’: Report
Washington, D.C.: Hundreds of international students in the United States have reportedly received emails from the US Department of State ordering them to "self-deport" due to their alleged involvement in "campus activism”.
They were ordered to leave the country not just for allegedly participating in protests on American university campuses, but also for allegedly sharing or liking posts deemed ‘anti-national,” as reported by The Times of India on Saturday.
Immigration attorneys confirmed the development with TOI and added that Indian students may also be among those who received the email.
The US state department’s email cited by news outlet did not provide details about why the action was taken. The emails told students that “additional information became available after your visa was issued” and therefore, the study permit was being revoked.
It also warned that remaining in the US without lawful immigration status could lead to fines, detention, deportation, or ineligibility for future US visas.
The visas were reportedly revoked amid heightened scrutiny of foreign students by the Donald Trump administration, following pro-Palestine protests at college campuses across the US.
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Kerala HC declines interim stay on screening of ''L2: Empuraan''
Kochi (PTI): The Kerala High Court on Tuesday declined to issue any interim order putting on hold the screening of Malayalam film 'L2: Empuraan' starring superstar Mohanlal.
Justice C S Dias ordered to issue notice to the Centre and the Censor Board seeking their stand on the plea by Thrissur-native V V Vijeesh who has claimed that continuing to show the movie poses a risk of inciting communal violence and disturbing public order.
It listed the matter for hearing after the vacation.
The court also questioned whether the petition was filed in publicity interest by the petitioner.
During the brief hearing of the matter, the court also asked what was the problem when the Censor Board had certified the film for public viewing.
It also expressed doubts about the petitioner's intention behind filing the plea.
It also pointed out that no case was filed anywhere against the movie.
The state government said that no case has been lodged against the film in Kerala.
Meanwhile, Antony Perumbavoor, one of the producers of the film, earlier in the day announced that the movie has undergone cuts to remove scenes of little over two minutes.
He said the decision to carry out the edit was a joint one of all the producers and actors, including Mohanlal and Prithviraj Sukumaran, and it was not out of fear of anyone.
The movie has faced intense criticism from the Sangh Parivar with regard to some portions of the film.
'L2: Empuraan', the second part of the 'Lucifer' movie, a trilogy planned by the Prithviraj-Mohanlal team, has become a topic of hot debate over its critique of right-wing politics and the covert mention of the Gujarat riots.
On March 27, the day of the movie's release, the Sangh Parivar vehemently criticised the film on social media, while the Congress and Left platforms celebrated the film for portraying the right-wing politics as "villainous".
