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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.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced a change in regulations Friday that will affect international students working toward degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics at U.S. colleges and universities. ILLUSTRATION BY SARAH SILBIGER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

New regulations allow international students longer STEM OPT

Sadiah Thompson March 15, 2016

International students in pursuit of science, technology, engineering and mathematics degrees will have access to more job opportunities after graduation, following the United States Department of...

U.S. President Barack Obama issued the Immigration Accountability Executive Action Nov. 20, which will affect immigration in the United States. PHOTO BY STEVE JERVETSON/FLICKR

Obama issues executive order, Republicans attempt to block

Rachel Legon December 4, 2014

As Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives circulate legislation on Capitol Hill in response to U.S. President Barack Obama’s executive order concerning immigration, Boston politicians and residents...

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced Tuesday that it is increasing security at government buildings in major cities, such as Logan International Airport. PHOTO VIA CREATIVE COMMONS

Massachusetts enhancing security in wake of increased threat of terrorism

Alexandra David November 3, 2014

Government buildings in major cities throughout the country, including Boston, will see enhanced security presence and procedures by the Federal Protective Service, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security...

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