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Students hold up signs, urging Boston University to designate itself as a sanctuary campus, during a walkout Thursday afternoon at Marsh Plaza. Prior to the walkout, speculation spread regarding an armed Homeland Security officer’s presence near BU Questrom School of Business and the School of Law building. JOSIE KALBFLEISCH/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Homeland Security officer spotted at BU, student groups hold walkout for a sanctuary campus

Samantha Genzer April 4, 2025
Reports of a United States Department of Homeland Security officer on Boston University’s campus Thursday afternoon, which coincided with a planned student-led walkout calling for BU to designate itself as a sanctuary campus, intensified concerns over Immigration and Customs Enforcement on campus.
“Strict Scrutiny,” a podcast about the Supreme Court and legal issues, recorded a live episode at WBUR CitySpace in conjunction with Boston University’s School of Law Feb. 21. ILLUSTRATION BY AUSMA PALMER/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU Law brings “Strict Scrutiny” podcast to WBUR, delighting sold-out audience

Lily Kepner February 27, 2020
In partnership with the BU School of Law, CitySpace held a live recording of the “Strict Scrutiny” podcast, which shares the ins-and-outs of today's courts and the context of why they matter, guest starring BU Law professors.
Boston University attempts to support its undocumented students protected by the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program as the Trump Administration announces its DACA annulment. PHOTO BY SYDNEY MAES/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU community weighs how to protect undocumented students

Andres Picon September 14, 2017

The Trump Administration announced its plan to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program on Sept. 5 — a decision that could put the educational and professional opportunities for...

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