Lawyer initiates class action lawsuit against federal government for international …

could not delegate the authority to revoke all visas at one fell swoop.”

Last Friday, U.S. District Judge Victoria Marie Calvert of the Northern District of Georgia issued a preliminary injunction supporting Kuck and his clients. This extended the temporary restraining order that had been put in place against President Donald Trump’s administration. The initial lawsuit, with U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi as the lead defendant, argued that the federal government wrongfully revoked the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVIS) authority for the 133 students, depriving them of the right to work and preventing re-entry if they left the country.

Calvert’s ruling required U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to reinstate visitor status for 27 foreign nationals studying in Georgia or doing post-graduate work, as well as 106 similar plaintiffs from other states. The judge believed Kuck’s clients had a strong case, showing that the government’s actions were arbitrary and capricious. She agreed to consolidate cases from within and outside the Northern District of Georgia to streamline the legal process and reduce costs.

Leveraging similar reasoning, Kuck aims to turn his lawsuit into a class action. In a 204-page exhibit accompanying his latest motion, he claimed that thousands of students had their visitor status terminated without due process or notice, in violation of regulations. This unilateral action placed foreign student visitors at risk of imprisonment and deportation. Kuck is adamant that a class action is necessary to protect the rights of all affected individuals and conserve judicial resources.

The motion highlighted the government’s lack of procedural fairness and stressed the importance of safeguarding the rights of international students. By attempting to expand the lawsuit to include a broader group of affected individuals, Kuck reflects the significance of addressing systemic issues that impact a large population. Through advocating for a class action lawsuit, he aims to secure justice and protection for all students facing unjust visa revocations.

In summary, the legal battle initiated by Charles Kuck underscores the critical need to challenge unlawful actions by the federal government that unfairly target international students. As the case moves towards potential class action status, the hope is to rectify the injustices faced by a large number of individuals affected by visa cancellations, ensuring their rights are upheld and protected in the face of arbitrary government decisions.