OPT Amicus Brief Actions
On November 21, 2019, the Presidents’ Alliance, in collaboration with Jenner & Block, filed an amicus brief in support of Optional Practical Training (OPT) in Washington Alliance of Technology Workers V. Department Of Homeland Security et al.The brief was joined by 118 public and private universities and colleges representing all sectors of higher education. The brief and its diverse, wide-ranging list of supporters demonstrated how colleges, universities, and the economy benefit tremendously from OPT.
For more information on this case, see our press statement, the backgrounder prepared by the Presidents’ Alliance and partners, and NAFSA’s website.
Resources
- 118 Colleges and Universities File “Friend of Court” Brief to Protest Potential Rollback of Optional Practical Training (November 25, 2019)
- OPT Higher Education Institution Amicus Brief (November 21, 2019)
- List of Institutional Amici (November 25, 2019)
- Communications Toolkit (November 22, 2019)
Last updated November 25, 2019.
