Federal Government's Response Due Today in Lawsuit Challenging DHS Rule Eliminating 'Duration of Status' for International Students

The federal government is required to file its response today, August 31, 2026, to a preliminary injunction motion challenging the Department of Homeland Security's final rule. This rule eliminates 'duration of status' for F-1 and J-1 visa holders, replacing it with fixed admission periods and creating significant uncertainty for international students, universities, and scholars ahead of its September 15, 2026, effective date.