If you are an international student applying to US colleges during the Trump administration, you are going to want to become familiar with the 287 (g) program. https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/research/287g-program-immigration
as now there are police departments at the state, county AND campus level participating in this program.
While it might seem that non-political law-abiding students do not need to worry about this program, there are major concerns about international students being targeted for traffic stops and other minor violations. Additionally, under the current administration, your visa may be canceled without you even knowing it, which immediately makes you here illegally.
While everyone must assess their own level of risk, make sure to follow what is happening here. School newspapers are a good source of information about what is happening on campuses.
(This post is meant to be informational and not political. I placed it in the Applying to College forum as it is something international students should know when applying.)