Overview

• Allison Burroughs extended the order until June 23, preserving Harvard’s ability to enroll foreign students while its lawsuit proceeds
• The administration revoked Harvard’s SEVP certification in May and froze roughly $3.2 billion in federal research grants as part of its broader campaign against elite universities deemed to have liberal bias
• Harvard argues the actions violate its First Amendment and due process rights by seeking to control campus governance, curriculum and ideology through immigration and funding measures
• International students account for 27 percent of Harvard’s enrollment, with many from India and China saying the ongoing legal battles have prompted them to consider alternative study destinations
• A State Department cable has instructed U.S. embassies to vet visa applicants’ social media accounts for antisemitic content, raising concerns over privacy and fairness in the admissions process