SEVIS purge sparks outrage as US strips legal status from 118 international students in Texas

At least 118 international students across Texas universities have lost their legal immigration status after being removed from the SEVIS system, sparking concern and confusion. The US government’s move affects students at UNT, UTD, Texas A&M, and others, with no clear explanation provided. Immigration attorneys warn of serious consequences. The DHS has linked new scrutiny to campus protests, raising fears of targeting based on political expression, as reported by The Texas Tribune.