MINNEAPOLIS Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has stated that a University of Minnesota (UMN) graduate students visa was revoked due to a drunk driving infraction, not their participation in protests. The student was recently detained by ICE, leading to speculation about the reasons for their detention.
ICE officials emphasized that the decision to revoke the student's visa was based solely on the violation of traffic laws, specifically driving under the influence (DUI). They clarified that the agency does not target individuals based on their political views or involvement in peaceful demonstrations.
"Our focus is on enforcing immigration laws and ensuring public safety," an ICE spokesperson said. "In this case, the student's drunk driving offense was the determining factor in the visa revocation process."
The university has acknowledged the situation and is providing support to the student. However, they have declined to comment further on the specifics of the case, citing privacy concerns. The case highlights the potential consequences of violating laws while holding a student visa.
ICE: Drunk Driving, Not Protests, Led to UMN Student's Visa Loss
A University of Minnesota graduate student recently detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lost their visa due to a drunk driving offense, according to federal officials. ICE clarified that the student's involvement in protests was not a factor in the decision. The agency stated that the focus remains on upholding immigration laws and ensuring public safety. This announcement aims to dispel misinformation surrounding the student's detention and the reasons behind it.
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