(The Center Square) – A coalition of education and union groups sued the Trump administration, seeking to block a rule that would impose time limits on visas for international students, exchange visitors and foreign journalists.
The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, seeks to block a Department of Homeland Security rule from taking effect Sept. 15. The coalition argues the changes could disrupt international students’ education and discourage foreign students from coming to the United States.
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