Government

Lawyers for the federal government say terminating students’ SEVIS records does not actually mean those students’ legal status in this country has changed. Immigration lawyers are skeptical.

Many of the Trump administration’s early actions have closely mirrored the recommendations of conservative think tanks.

The staff of the already-threadbare Office for Civil Rights was slashed a month ago. Experts say the effects may be even more far-reaching than initially expected.

University leaders said the administration's demands are an attack on its independence. Hours later, billions in grants were frozen. 

The administration wants “comprehensive admissions reform” at colleges. It’s unclear what that means or how it would be enforced, but pressure to avoid scrutiny could affect admissions practices.