In a recent development, a Georgia court has ruled in favor of 133 students, predominantly from India, whose SEVIS records were terminated by ICE. This ruling comes in the midst of the Trump administration’s stringent measures against international students. The lawsuit, spearheaded by the ACLU, argued that ICE’s actions in terminating these records were unlawful and could have resulted in deportation for minor infractions, significantly affecting the students’ academic pursuits and work opportunities. The court’s decision brings relief to the affected students and underscores the importance of upholding the rights of international students studying in the United States. This ruling is likely to have far-reaching implications for the treatment of international students in the country. It highlights the ongoing challenges faced by foreign students and the need for greater protection of their rights. The court’s decision sets a precedent for how immigration authorities handle similar cases in the future, providing a glimmer of hope for international students amidst an increasingly complex and uncertain political landscape.