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Harvard Sues Trump Administration Over International Student Ban

The university argues the move violates constitutional rights and jeopardizes over 7,000 students' futures.

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FILE - A relief sculpture rests on a gate to the entrance of Harvard University, in Cambridge, Mass., March 13, 2016. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
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Overview

  • The Trump administration revoked Harvard's certification to enroll international students, citing allegations of fostering antisemitism, violence, and ties to the Chinese Communist Party.
  • Harvard filed a federal lawsuit on May 23, claiming the action is unconstitutional retaliation for resisting federal demands, including records of foreign student activities.
  • The ban impacts nearly 6,800 international students, who make up 27% of Harvard's student body, forcing them to transfer or risk losing their legal status.
  • China criticized the decision, warning it would harm the U.S.'s global standing, and some international universities have offered to accommodate displaced students.
  • Harvard seeks a temporary restraining order to block the decision, emphasizing the significant academic and financial contributions of international students.