A U.S. federal judge in Boston on Sept. 14 enjoined the Department of Homeland Security from implementing a rule that would have capped how long foreign students and journalists may remain in the U.S. without applying for an extension; the rule was d

2026-09-15

A U.S. federal judge in Boston on Sept. 14 enjoined the Department of Homeland Security from implementing a rule that would have capped how long foreign students and journalists may remain in the U.S. without applying for an extension; the rule was due to take effect Sept. 15. Judge Saylor said DHS’s stated rationale—citing national security and fraud prevention—was "extremely weak" and found the agency failed to meet legal obligations by not addressing concerns raised or considering less burdensome alternatives.