ICE reverses decision for international students
A little over a week ago, the Trump administration dropped its plan to require international college students to leave the U.S. unless enrolled in at least one face-to-face class for the fall term. Given this order was challenged by a large number of higher-education institutions, on Tuesday, the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reversed this order, relieving the stress of some international students, including those at NSU. As of right now, there have been no updates on this matter.
Broward County now under nightly curfew
On Friday, Broward County Administrator Bertha Henry added new restrictions under an emergency order placing a curfew from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. daily in the county. According to the SunSentinel, “Broward County Mayor Dale Holness said the curfew lasts through Aug. 1, giving the county time to gauge if it helps reduce the spread of the virus. If necessary, Holness said the curfew could be extended if the numbers don’t improve.” Like the penalties of Miami-Dade County, those who ignore the curfew order can face fines starting at $500 and up to six months in jail, depending on their circumstances.
Civil rights leader John Lewis dies at 80
On Friday, July 17, American politician and civil rights leader John Lewis died at the age of 80. Lewis was the U.S. Representative for Georgia’s 5th congressional district, having served since 1987. According to the New York Times, “Lewis… announced on Dec. 29 that he had Stage 4 pancreatic cancer and vowed to fight it with the same passion with which he had battled racial injustice. ‘I have been in some kind of fight — for freedom, equality, basic human rights — for nearly my entire life,’ he said.”
Florida kicks off self-swab pilot program
This weekend in Orange County’s convention center, the first self-swab tests were completed for checking COVID-19. According to Google News, “The testing site now offers both nurse-administered testing and the new method. The Florida Association of Public Information Officers says the site will offer 500 of the self-swab tests per day for people aged 5 and up.” In order to take the self-swab test, you must show symptoms and are encouraged to register in advance before attending. Orange County officials also say that results are available three days after completing the test. As of now, this method of testing is only available at this location.
