Donning a blue cap and gown, Dylan Zephier crossed the Pinnacle Bank Arena stage at Lincoln East High School’s graduation last May with a smile on his face.
Michele Zephier and her son, Dylan, stand outside the state Capitol on July 22. Dylan Zephier, who has autism and Down syndrome, was placed in seclusion rooms at schools across Nebraska. School districts use seclusion supposedly as a last resort to isolate students who misbehave in the classroom.
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The entrance to a seclusion room inside Westbrook Elementary in the Westside Community Schools district in Omaha.
Dylan Zephier, 19, shakes hands with Lincoln Board of Education member Bob Rauner during Lincoln East High School's graduation ceremony at Pinnacle Bank Arena in May.
Dylan Zephier holds up a drawing he made depicting a seclusion room.
A seclusion room in Fairbury Public Schools' Central Elementary building features grey padding and a door with a small window.
A drawing Dylan Zephier made of a seclusion room.
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Michele Zephier and her son, Dylan, stand outside the Capitol on July 22.
Trump Slashes Foreign Student Visa Limits to 4 Years: The Trump administration has announced a major proposed change to U.S. immigration policy that would place fixed time limits on visas for international students, exchange visitors, and foreign journalists. If implemented, the new Department of Homeland Security rule would replace the current "duration of status" system with set expiration periods, marking one of the biggest changes to student visa policy in years. Under the proposal, F and J visa holders would generally be limited to four years, while I visas for foreign journalists would be capped at 240 days, with a 90-day limit for journalists traveling from China. Visa holders would still be able to apply for extensions. The rule is scheduled to take effect 60 days after publication in the Federal Register, pending congressional review. The announcement follows several immigration policy changes introduced during President Donald Trump's current term. DHS says the proposal responds to a significant increase in visa admissions, while higher education organizations argue that existing monitoring systems already provide strong oversight of international students and exchange visitors. The proposal has sparked debate over its potential impact on U.S. universities, international education, research, journalism, and the broader economy. Stay informed with the latest breaking news from the United States From politics and government updates to major national headlines, trending stories, and viral moments, we bring you news that matters, fast and clearly explained. Subscribe for daily US news updates so you never miss an important story. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVykXnNvvMNLM6q0l7V4ivA?sub_confirmation=1 This video covers: Trump's new student visa proposal explained Why international visas could be limited to four years Changes to F, J, and I visas DHS announces major immigration overhaul Universities react to the proposal Impact on foreign students and journalists Higher education groups raise concerns Latest Trump immigration news We focus on timely reporting, clear context, and stories shaping America today. What We Cover • Latest US news & national headlines • Political developments and analysis • Viral trends & social reactions • Entertainment and cultural news • Sports highlights and human interest stories Stay informed. Stay up-to-date. Stay connected with the stories shaping America every day. DISCLAIMER This content is intended for news reporting, commentary, and informational purposes. Opinions expressed (if any) are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of the channel. #USANews #BreakingNews #USPolitics #America #LatestNews #TrendingNews #NewsUpdate #UnitedStates #ViralNews #CurrentEvents
