Florida Law Restricting Research Exchanges from Prohibited Countries Faces Legal Challenge
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Two graduate students from China and a professor have filed a lawsuit against Florida education officials, challenging a new state law that limits research exchanges between state universities and academics from seven prohibited countries, including China. The law, passed by the Republican-controlled Florida Legislature and signed by Governor Ron DeSantis, aims to prevent foreign governments from influencing the state's public colleges and universities. The plaintiffs argue that the law is discriminatory, unconstitutional, and infringes on the federal government's authority over immigration, national security, and foreign affairs. The law has had a direct impact on the Chinese students, who have been unable to continue their graduate studies and access their research labs. The professor al...
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