MHERST, Mass. (WHDH) - UMass Amherst will now accept Iranian students into certain science and engineering classes, after claiming federal law was banning them from doing so.

 

In a statement, the school said it was reversing its decision after consulting with the State Department and outside counsel.

 

The university originally said it was following a 2012 federal law that blocks Iranian nationals from getting a visa to study in the US if they plan to work in the nuclear or energy fields, which is part of sanctions intended to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon.

 

Opponents made their opinion known on a Facebook page with more than 3,000 followers.

 

While the university cites a US visa policy, a state department official tells NBC News, “US Law does not prohibit qualified Iranian nationals coming to the United State for education in science and engineering. Each application is reviewed on a case-by-case basis.”

 

 

 

 

UMass Amherst reverses, will now admit Iranian students - 7News Boston WHDH-TV

Then we should allow ISIS members too, right?

Then we should allow ISIS members too, right?

 

Oh, I'm sure they're next on the agenda. Don't want to urinate anyone off as they learn how to eliminate us, I mean JEEEZ.

Freedom is one thing, stupidity is another.

So are any US students NOT getting into Amherst because they are letting Iranians in? UGH......