Trump administration backs down in legal fight over international student records

The Trump administration has reversed its decision to cancel the immigration records of thousands of international students in the US after multiple lawsuits exposed the flawed and sweeping enforcement by ICE. Over 240 SEVIS records have already been reinstated, with officials pledging to halt new terminations while developing a clearer policy. Despite the reversal, legal questions remain unresolved, and civil rights groups warn of lasting damage to students, US universities, and international education ties.