Scoop: Revoked Ohio State student visas restored
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A dozen Ohio State students have had their visas restored after the Trump administration revoked them.
Why it matters: The 12 international students had their visas revoked in March without warning or explanation, making their legal status in the U.S. uncertain.
Catch up quick: Ohio State president Ted Carter said in a statement that the university was not "formally notified" and was not told why the visas were revoked.
- Similar reports came from universities around Ohio and the U.S.
The latest: OSU spokesperson Ben Johnson confirmed to Axios on Wednesday that Student and Exchange Visitor Program records for all 12 students have been restored, and the university has notified the students.
Driving the news: Last week, the Justice Department announced in court that the visa decisions had been reversed for students with minor legal infractions on their records.
- The decision came amid dozens of court cases and restraining orders issued by judges across the country.
- OSU student Ahwad Sultan, one of the few Columbus students to speak on the visa issue publicly, was one of the cases. His visa has been restored.
The big picture: Ohio State is one of dozens of universities being investigated for alleged antisemitism tied to campus protests.
Context: The actions come as part of a broad effort by the Trump administration to remove immigrants and use various tools to do so.
- Columbus is home to about 130,000 immigrants, or 14% of our population.