Missouri and Kansas international students in the crosshairs
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How are new Trump visa rules changing stay limits for international students in Missouri and Kansas?
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This is Kansas City Today. I'm no mean Uji Adine. Today is Thursday, August 20th. Coming up, international students have traditionally been able to stay in the US for as long as they need to finish their academic programs. Citing rampant visa abuse, the Trump administration is changing that policy. That has college officials worried about budgets and enrollment, and students worried about their futures.
They're not just helping pay the bills, but they're enriching our classrooms, they're enriching our campuses and our communities.
We'll hear from some international students in the Midwest. But first, some headlines. A Missouri judge blocked two measures from the November ballot yesterday. Cole County Judge Daniel Green ruled that Missourians cannot vote on whether to overturn a congressional map aimed at ousting Democratic Representative Emmanuel Cleaver of Kansas City. Jason Rosenbaum reports.
Secretary of State Denny Hoskins blocked People Not Politicians' bid to place a congressional map passed in twenty twenty five on the November twenty twenty six ballot.
Why did a Missouri judge block ballot measures on congressional maps and voter initiatives?
People Not Politicians sued and argued its case in front of Cole County Judge Daniel Green on Wednesday morning. Hours later, Green sided with Hoskins, ruling, among other things, the Missouri Constitution does not allow a referendum on a federal redistricting plan. An attorney for People Not Politicians says he's appealing the case to the Missouri Supreme Court. If the Supreme Court reversed screen, it could mean that the twenty twenty five map never went into effect. And a twenty twenty two plan that all but guarantees victory for Cleaver could be in place for November.
Green also agreed with Hoskins' decision to block a second measure from the November ballot. The Respect Missouri Voters Initiative would require 80% of the legislature to change most voter-approved statutes or constitutional amendments. Hoskins blocked the proposal, citing violations of the state and federal constitutions. The judge wrote that the measure violates a state ban on having an initiative that covers multiple subjects. An attorney for Respect Missouri Voters said he would appeal the case. Judges have to make a decision on both cases before September 8th, the deadline to get the measures on the November ballot. Anti violence advocates are already thinking about who will replace Kansas City Police Chief Stacy Graves.
Casey Ware's Brandon Azim has more.
Graves announced in July she'd step down at the end of the year or when the Board of Police Commissioners found a replacement.
What is Olatha’s new Halo Law and how might it affect filming police incidents?
On KCUR's up-to-date community leaders said under Chief Graves, violence has declined because she showed up in communities, made relationships, and built trust. KC Common Good CEO Classy Alseen said the new chief must continue programs that redirect would-be offenders. Provide them with resources and assistance that could range from social emotional support to getting a job. Alcene said addressing crime can often be a matter of just saying I care about you, something she said Graves did well.
Olatha now has its own Halo Law, which allows police and other first responders to create a twenty five foot buffer zone to prevent people from filming an incident, Casey War's Sam Zeff reports.
Because there's already a state Halo law, the American Civil Liberties Union says the local ordinance is unnecessary and could add an extra layer of penalties. But Olatha Police Chief Mike Butad says a separate local ordinance would benefit someone who might interfere with a first responder.
Boutad says entering the buffer zone isn't enough to arrest or cite someone. Police must believe there is actual interference. Councilmember Matt Schoonover was one of two no votes. He says there is no definition of interference, and the law might run afoul of the First Amendment.
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Chapters
7 chapters
1
How are new Trump visa rules changing stay limits for international students in Missouri and Kansas?
0:00–1:15
2
Why did a Missouri judge block ballot measures on congressional maps and voter initiatives?
1:15–2:38
3
What is Olatha’s new Halo Law and how might it affect filming police incidents?
2:38–4:29
4
How does Kansas SB 244 impact restroom use for transgender individuals and what are activists saying?
4:29–5:57
5
How did the 1958 Kansas City flood reshape the city’s identity?
5:57–7:23
6
Which groups are suing the Trump administration over stricter international student rules?
7:23–9:14
7
What are the financial and community impacts of declining international student enrollment in the Midwest?
9:14–10:53
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