Trump's Higher-Ed Fight Comes for Public Schools in States That Voted for Him
Now, the pipeline for that cohort of students, who pay a premium to study at American universities, is under siege. More than 1,000 ASU students are waiting on visa interviews after a pause instituted by the Trump administration.
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