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NewsCreative Loafing TampaAugust 12, 2026Hillsborough

Students sue Florida International University over protest restrictions following ICE agreement

An organization formed by students has filed a federal lawsuit against Florida International University, alleging the school suppressed a protest against an ICE 287(g) agreement. The legal action follows an incident on March 13 where students disrupted a public event featuring university leadership and a guest speaker.

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Why It Matters

The lawsuit challenges the university's authority to restrict student protests on campus following the implementation of a federal immigration enforcement partnership.

Key Facts

  • Students filed a federal lawsuit against Florida International University.
  • The lawsuit contests the university's 287(g) agreement with ICE.
  • The legal action stems from a protest that occurred on March 13.
  • The March 13 protest took place during a public event featuring FIU President Jeanette Nuñez and Alex Rodriguez.

Who's Mentioned

organizationFlorida International University“The university being sued by students.”personAndrew Caro“One of the seven charged students.”organizationACLU of Florida“Legal representation for the students.”personJeanette Nuñez“FIU President.”personAlexander Casas“FIU Police Department Chief.”organizationCommunity Justice Project“Legal representation for the students.”organizationICE“Federal agency involved in the 287(g) agreement.”personAlex Rodriguez“Retired baseball player present at the event.”other287“Refers to the 287(g) immigration enforcement agreement.”