A University of Minnesota graduate student was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for a DUI infraction, not for being involved in protests, according to federal officials. Another student at Minnesota State University Mankato was also detained by ICE without explanation. University and political leaders have expressed concern over the lack of transparency in these cases. U.S. Sen. Tina Smith has called for answers and the administration to follow due process rights. The Trump administration has used a statute to revoke visas of noncitizens deemed a threat to foreign policy interests, resulting in the detention or deportation of individuals with ties to universities. The University of Minnesota has not released the detained student’s name or further details, but is providing legal aid and support. Gov. Tim Walz has raised concerns about due process rights being followed in these cases.ICE did not specify the reasons for detaining the second student, contributing to the growing pattern of students being detained without explanation. The lack of transparency has sparked protests and calls for accountability from university and political leaders. The cases highlight concerns over the Trump administration’s actions regarding noncitizens with ties to universities and their right to due process.
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