Following President Trump’s executive order banning the immigration of people from several Muslim countries, the president of the University of Michigan, Mark Schlissel, released a statement that the university will not disclose students’ immigration statuses.
Our success depends on continuing to attract and support academic talent, at all levels, from around the world. https://t.co/u7EiOgB0dA
— Dr. Mark Schlissel (@DrMarkSchlissel) January 28, 2017
“The university complies with federal requirements associated with managing its international programs,” Schlissel wrote. “Otherwise, the university does not share sensitive information like immigration status.”
This action to withhold immigration information has become a widespread trend as students across the nation sign petitions and hold protests to urge university presidents to protect international students.
Among the colleges working to protect international students is the University of Kentucky, which released a statement on Monday regarding the issue.
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