Stanford Alumni Rally Against Visa Bans

Hundreds call for university to lead fight for international students’ rights.

In a powerful show of solidarity, 244 Stanford University alumni have penned an open letter to President Jonathan Levin, demanding immediate action to support international students and recent graduates affected by the Trump administration’s recent revocation of student visas. The letter, dated April 8, cites the abrupt cancellation of visas for four current Stanford students and two recent graduates, calling on the university to take a stand against what the signatories describe as an attack on academic freedom and diversity.