# Travel bans and fears of detainment are causing challenges for international students

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Podcast: [Minnesota Today](https://stenobird.com/podcast/minnesota-today-413993)
Published: 2026-05-13T21:02:53+00:00
Episode link: https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2026/05/13/travel-bans-and-fears-of-detainment-are-causing-challenges-for-international-students
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## Resource

Travel bans, visa restrictions and fears of being arrested or detained are presenting challenges for students from other countries wanting to come to the U.S. to study here. And lawmakers have come together on a deal to dedicate $165 million to housing programs. Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

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