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A University of California, Los Angeles student is in custody of U.S. Customs and Border Protection Friday and people have rallied on campus to demand the release of the student.
The international graduate student was detained when attempting to cross the U.S.-Mexico border Thursday, according to UCLA reports. Protesters gathered on campus Thursday to draw attention to the student’s detainment.
"The student remains in the custody of CBP and we are actively working to learn more information,” Mary Osaka, UCLA vice chancellor for strategic communications, said in a statement. "Our international students are an essential part of our Bruin community, and we remain fully committed to supporting their ability to learn and thrive at UCLA."
The student’s name has not been released and details surrounding the detainment remain unclear.
UCLA Chancellor Julio Frenk said earlier this month that six current students and six former students who participated in a training program have had their visas revoked.
"In recent days, a number of international students on F-1 status at universities across the nation have had their visas revoked and Student and Exchange Visitor Information System status terminated by the federal government. These actions have understandably created a great deal of questions within our Bruin community," Frenk said in a letter to the campus community sent April 5.
"As your chancellor, I will always strive to keep you informed on important situations. To that end, here is what we currently know: During a routine audit of SEVIS records, UCLA officials learned that the Student and Exchange Visitor Program had terminated the SEVIS status of six current students. SEVP also terminated the status of six former students currently participating in the Optional Practical Training program. These numbers are fluid and may change.”
"The termination notices indicate that all terminations were due to violations of the terms of the individuals' visa programs. At this time, UCLA is not aware of any federal law enforcement activity on campus related to these terminations," he said.
"We recognize that these actions can bring feelings of tremendous uncertainty and anxiety to our community. We want our immigrant and international UCLA students, staff and faculty to know we support your ability to work, learn, teach and thrive here.”
"... I continue to meet almost daily with UC President Michael Drake and my fellow chancellors in the UC system to prepare for -- and respond to -- any federal policy changes. I am also in constant contact with senior leaders on campus. We remain committed to supporting our students as we abide by the law. We will continue to keep you updated on pertinent developments with the safety and well-being of our Bruin community remaining our utmost priority," Frenk’s letter said.
President Donald Trump issued an executive order in January that threatened to revoke student visas for people who participated in pro-Palestinian demonstrations during the 2024 spring semester. There were some demonstrations held at UCLA.
City News Service contributed to this story.
