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31-03-2025
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ICE detains U of M student after visa revoked from prior DUI incident, officials say
The Brief A DHS senior official said the University of Minnesota student detained by ICE was not related to student protests but from a "prior criminal history for a DUI." The international graduate student was arrested at their off-campus residence on Thursday. Further details about the student were not immediately available. ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Officials say a University of Minnesota graduate student detained by ICE was not arrested due to student protests but because their visa had been revoked for a previous DUI offense. The backstory An international graduate student enrolled at the Carlson School of Management was detained at their off-campus residence in the Twin Cities on Thursday. A DHS senior official told FOX 9 on Monday that this arrest is not related to student protests, but the State Department revoked the student's visa due to a "prior criminal history for a DUI." In a statement to FOX News, Carlson School of Management Dean Jamie Prenkert addressed the detainment, saying, "Detentions like these deeply affect our community. From the very beginning of the University's business school, our doors have been open to international students. Faculty, staff, and scholars hailing from different countries have strengthened our research and classrooms—shaping us into the Carlson School we are today." Further details about the student or when the alleged DUI happened were not immediately available. New development In a message to students and staff on Monday, Mankato State leaders said one of their students had also been detained by ICE. Officials said it happened at an off-campus residence on Friday. The circumstances of the detainment weren't immediately clear, officials said. "I have contacted our elected officials to share my concerns and ask for their help in stopping this activity within our community of learners," reads the message from Minnesota State University President Edward inch. "Our international students play an important role in our campus and community. They are a valued part of our campus culture. This action hurts what we try to accomplish as a university—supporting all learners to receive the education they desire to make the impact they want in their communities." "Faculty and staff can utilize the Employee Assistance Program, available through Human Resources." What they're saying "The University of Minnesota is an international destination for education and research. We have any number of students studying here with visas, and we need answers," Gov. Walz said in a social media post on Friday, adding that he had spoke with homeland security to tray and get more information. The University of Minnesota issued a statement saying they had "no prior knowledge of this incident and did not share any information with federal authorities before it occurred." "It is important to note that our campus departments of public safety, including UMPD, do not enforce federal immigration laws, and our officers do not inquire about an individual's immigration status. Their focus remains on public safety, fostering trust and maintaining strong relationships across the University community," a statement from the university read. What's next A rally is being held at noon on the University of Minnesota campus to protect "workers from Trump's attacks." The press conference can be watched live in the player above. The Source A notice sent out by the University of Minnesota and a statement provided by the DHS were used in this report. Gov. Walz's statement was taken from a post on X. Rally information is from Minneapolis City Council Member Robin Wonsley's newsletter. Carlson School of Management statement obtained from FOX News reporting.
Yahoo
30-03-2025
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ICE detains University of Minnesota international graduate student near Twin Cities campus
An international graduate student at the University of Minnesota was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement last Thursday, according to a statement from university leadership who called the situation "deeply concerning." The student was enrolled at the school's Twin Cities campus in Minneapolis under the Carlson School of Management. The university said the student was arrested at an off-campus residence, but did not name the student nor say why the student was detained. Thursday's arrest is one of ICE's latest cases in cracking down on foreign students and faculty members across various American institutions. Fox News Digital reached out to ICE and the Department of Homeland Security for more information, but they did not immediately respond. Columbia University Student Protester Sues Trump Administration To Prevent Deportation While "the University had no prior knowledge of this incident and did not share any information with federal authorities before it occurred," the institution said it is working to provide the student with legal aid and other support services. Read On The Fox News App Carlson School of Management Dean Jamie Prenkert said the university remains committed to its international community during "a time of uncertainty regarding changing federal immigration policies." "Detentions like these deeply affect our community," Prenkert said in a statement. "From the very beginning of the University's business school, our doors have been open to international students. Faculty, staff, and scholars hailing from different countries have strengthened our research and classrooms—shaping us into the Carlson School we are today." Ice Detains University Of Alabama Doctoral Student From Iran Gov. Tim Walz commented on the incident in a post on X on Friday. "I just spoke with Homeland Security to get more information and I will share when I learn more," Walz said. "The University of Minnesota is an international destination for education and research. We have any number of students studying here with visas, and we need answers." Video Shows Arrest Of Tufts University Student For Allegedly Supporting Hamas Sen. Doron Clark also released a statement on X on Friday denouncing the Trump administration's crackdown on international students. "I am saddened and angered that ICE is operating around the University of Minnesota," Clark said. "Our campuses should be a safe place for all students, staff, and visitors… We must stand up against the Trump administration's senseless demonization of our friends, family and neighbors." ICE has made multiple arrests in recent weeks at Columbia University and Tufts after students showed engagement in anti-Israel protests. Secretary of State Marco Rubio also said the Department of State has revoked visas for about 300 international students. "It might be more than 300 at this point," Rubio said during a press statement on Friday. "We do it every day. Every time I find one of these lunatics, I take away their visa." "We gave you a visa to come and study and get a degree, not to become a social activist that tears up our university campuses," Rubio article source: ICE detains University of Minnesota international graduate student near Twin Cities campus
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29-03-2025
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Graduate Student At Carlson School Detained By ICE
A rule modification by Immigration and Customs Enforcement has some business schools and their parent universities scrambling to ensure there international student pipelines remain uninterrupted. ICE photo An international student in a graduate program at the Carlson School of Management has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials on Thursday. The unnamed student, possibly from Turkey, was taken from an off-campus residence, according to the University of Minnesota. It is unclear if the student was in the school's MBA program or one of its six specialty master's programs that range from accountancy to business analytics. Some 26% of the students. in Carlson's MBA program are international. In an email to the campus community,University President Rebecca Cunningham and two other university officials made the announcement of the detainment. Carlson School Dean Jamie Prenkert sent a separate email to the school's students and staff. 'The University had no prior knowledge of this incident and did not share any information with federal authorities before it occurred,' according to the university email. 'It is important to note that our campus departments of public safety, including UMPD, do not enforce federal immigration laws, and our officers do not inquire about an individual's immigration status.' Only days earlier, a Turkish national and doctoral student at Tufts University was detained by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security agents. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said in a post on X that he had spoken federal Homeland Security officials and that he will share what he's learned. 'The University of Minnesota is an international destination for education and research. We have any number of students studying here with visas, and we need answers,' Walz wrote. DON'T MISS: The post Graduate Student At Carlson School Detained By ICE appeared first on Poets&Quants.
