Dear Senator Feinstein, Senator Harris, and Representative Lowenthal,

My name is Jean Christensen, and I have been a registered Democrat for more than 20 years.

As a public school educator, I have seen firsthand the positive impact that international students have on both the economy and the universities they attend.

International students pay the highest rates of tuition to colleges and universities — money that often subsidizes the tuition of domestic students. ICE’s recent decision to force students to leave the country if they cannot access in-person classes due to the pandemic is unfair on many levels.

There is no reason to send back international students to their native countries during this time. This is a ridiculous expenditure for these young people.  Do not allow this to happen.

Regards,
Jean (California)