St. John’s University announced it has suspended a planned Institute for Border Security and Intelligence partnership with U.S. Customs and Border Protection after intense campus backlash and public scrutiny of CBP conduct. The university said the pause was 'mutual' following mission‑focused conversations; student media and local outlets reported protests that argued the partnership conflicted with the institution’s Vincentian values. The reversal follows heightened national scrutiny of immigration‑enforcement tactics after violent episodes involving federal agents. The move highlights reputational and governance risks for institutions weighing professional training or internship arrangements with enforcement agencies, and signals trustees and presidents may face increased campus and public scrutiny when contracting with controversial federal partners.