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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.
Boston University’s School of Law. BU Law Review’s Spring 2025 Symposium was held on the first floor there Friday to discuss the past, present and future of U.S. immigration law. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU Law Review Symposium focuses on immigrants’ ‘real human experience’

John Tatum March 5, 2025
As the second of three panels about U.S. immigration policy came to a close Feb. 28, the audience laughed at the moderator’s question. “Maybe we can end this on a positive note?”   In a political environment with increased tensions over immigration, “positive notes” are welcome. The Boston University Law Review’s spring 2025 Symposium invited law professors and activists from around the country to discuss resistance against active immigration restrictions that are causing tens of thousands of arrests and deportations. 
“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.
The Boston Globe reports that more international students are choosing Canadian universities over American universities. PHOTO BY SYDNEY MAES/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU pushes against national policy to maintain international population

JenRacoosin September 28, 2017

International students are increasingly choosing to attend Canadian universities over universities in the United States — a trend BU is working to combat. Home to roughly 1 million foreign students,...

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...

Massachusetts congressional delegation asks Boston Logan International Airport to refrain from detaining people who would be affected by the travel ban. PHOTO BY CHLOE GRINBERG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Massachusetts officials call on Logan Airport to comply with immigration restraining order

Haley Fritz February 7, 2017

Massachusetts congressional delegation members and state representatives signed a letter on Wednesday, calling on Boston Logan International Airport customs officials to comply with the temporary restraining...

Students gather at the Boston University School of Law Tuesday evening to discuss the Trump administration’s potential effect on immigration policies. PHOTO BY KANKANIT WIRIYASAJJA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Law lecturer addresses future of immigration policy

Ellie French November 30, 2016

More than 40 students gathered in the Boston University School of Law Tuesday night for a teach-in to discuss the presidential election and its effects on the future of immigration policy. The discussion...

A Feb. 19 panel spoke about the impacts of the recent injunction on U.S. President Barack Obama’s executive action on immigration. GRAPHIC BY KATELYN PILLEY/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

In immigration injunction’s wake, panel looks at those pulled under

Andrea Kaufman February 26, 2015

In light of U.S. President Barack Obama's immigration policy woes, Boston University's School of Law held a panel on Feb. 19 to explore the history of immigration policy in the United States. On Feb....

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