The US Trump administration has recently taken a step that can cause a new concern for Indian students. The Trump government has sought information about the names and nationality of the students who have been involved in anti-semitic (anti-Jews) oppression and large-scale campus demonstrations in universities. This step is feared that the risk of doing this students may increase, especially for foreign students.
what is the matter?
The universities in which they have been accused that they did not provide adequate protection to Jewish students, the Trump administration has threatened to be strict. The administration has also indicated that information about students who are accused of harassment, their names, ethnicity and nationality are being taken. This information can be taken to prepare a ‘information list’ against those students, so that they can be taken out of the country in future.
concern for Indian students
Indian students, who are the largest number of American universities, can be particularly affected by this step. According to 2023-2024 data, 3,31,602 Indian students are studying in the US. In such a situation, if such policies are applied, then the position of Indian students can be more complex.
Such cases were started against some students at Columbia University and from there this situation is in danger of spreading to other universities. If information about students’ names and nationality is collected, it can especially increase difficulties for foreign students.
what if this policy applies?
If this policy of Trump administration is fully applicable, then Indian students studying in American universities may have to face a new crisis. Focus on such students who are involved in a political movement, and can also be targeted without proving crime
Example of the University of Columbia
Recently some students were targeted during student performance at Columbia University. The Trump administration had alleged that the university did not properly ensure the safety of Jewish students. Subsequently, the university was threatened with a $ 400 million funds and the administration asked to take several corrective steps. Columbia has made changes in its policies in response and ordered to identify students.
This step of Trump administration can cause concern for Indian students studying in American colleges. With this step, students may be afraid that if they participate in a movement, then their name and nationality can put them in trouble in future. In such a situation, it is very important for Indian students to have complete information about this new change, so that they can understand their rights and avoid any legal trouble.

