International students in Alabama fearful after researcher with no political ties is detained
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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Sama Ebrahimi Bajgani and her fiance, Alireza Doroudi, had just spent an evening celebrating the Persian new year at the University of Alabama when seven armed immigration officers came to their apartment before dawn and arrested Doroudi. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. In a moment, the young couple’s life was upended. “I was living a normal life until that night. After that nothing is just normal,” Bajgani said.
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Main Idea: Immigration officers detained University of Alabama doctoral student Alireza Doroudi, and his case has left many international students in Alabama afraid about their own status.
Key Points:
- Doroudi, an Iranian student, was arrested at his apartment after a Persian New Year celebration and is now being held in Louisiana while he waits for a deportation hearing.
- His fiance, Sama Ebrahimi Bajgani, said he had no criminal record or public political activity and does not know why he is being deported.
- Other international students, especially Iranians, say the detention has made them avoid attention, travel less, and live in fear of police or immigration checks.
- The University of Alabama says it offers help to international students and has updated guidance after visa revocations, while ICE has reversed some recent student status changes.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
ICE detentions of international students can spread fear on campuses, hurt mental health, and make some students avoid police, travel, or public life.
Positive Impact
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Iranian University of Alabama doctoral student whose detention is the central event driving the article.
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Federal agency that detained Doroudi and reversed some visa revocations mentioned in the story.
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His immigration crackdown is cited as the broader policy context behind the detentions.
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Doroudi’s fiancée and a central voice describing the impact of his detention.
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Federal department whose allegation is cited in the bond denial context.
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