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Dartmouth Student Drops Lawsuit After Visa Status Restored

8/15/2025

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Xiaotian Liu, a Dartmouth graduate student, withdrew his lawsuit against the Trump administration after his legal status was restored.
Liu's lawyer confirmed he is satisfied and will continue his computer science studies.
His case reflects a broader issue impacting nearly 2,000 students across the country.
The reasons for the initial revocation of Liu's status are still unknown.
A federal judge's preliminary injunction may have prompted the government's policy reversal.

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Xiaotian Liu, a Dartmouth graduate student, withdrew his lawsuit against the Trump administration after his legal status was restored.
Liu's lawyer confirmed he is satisfied and will continue his computer science studies.
His case reflects a broader issue impacting nearly 2,000 students across the country.
The reasons for the initial revocation of Liu's status are still unknown.
A federal judge's preliminary injunction may have prompted the government's policy reversal.