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Legislation to provide legal protections and a path to citizenship for DACA recipients and other young immigrants has remained stymied in Washington, although President Biden is supportive of such changes. And many immigration-law experts think a federal judge in Texas could rule the current program unlawful.

Among the unknowns: Amid a backlog, will students be able to get visas? Will students be able to travel to the U.S.? What happens when they get here?

All five of the most popular destinations for American students — France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the UK — have been labeled "do not travel" by the State Department.

The provision is part of a bipartisan bill meant to counter China's global influence.

Plus, international education groups call for a moonshot on global learning.

Now, a scholar says, it’s just been “made more visible.”

Consular closures, visa backlogs, and travel restrictions could make it difficult for international students to get to the U.S.

Plus, how nations around the globe measure up on academic freedom.