
Momodou Taal, a Ph.D. student in Africana studies at Cornell University, faced visa issues after participating in protests against Israel's war on Hamas in Gaza. The protests led to his suspension, raising concerns among international students about their right to express their beliefs without jeopardizing their stay in the US.
President-elect Donald Trump's stance on deporting 'Pro-Hamas radicals' and making campuses 'safe and patriotic' has added to the uncertainty faced by international students. While Trump has hinted at granting green cards to international graduates, his focus remains on removing undocumented immigrants.