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UA student Democrats president Braden Vick says he's concerned President Trump's visit has become too much of a distraction.

UA student Democrats president Braden Vick says he's concerned President Trump's visit has become too much of a distraction.

UA College Republicans released a statement saying they are proud to welcome Trump and disappointed in the, quote, inflammatory response from their liberal counterparts who they say do not represent their student body. Some students are planning to protest. The Trump administration's recent targeting of non-citizens in higher education led to an Alabama Ph.D.

UA College Republicans released a statement saying they are proud to welcome Trump and disappointed in the, quote, inflammatory response from their liberal counterparts who they say do not represent their student body. Some students are planning to protest. The Trump administration's recent targeting of non-citizens in higher education led to an Alabama Ph.D.

student being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement earlier this year. For NPR News, I'm Noelle Annenen in Birmingham.

student being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement earlier this year. For NPR News, I'm Noelle Annenen in Birmingham.