Overview

• A federal judge has temporarily halted the Trump administration's order revoking Harvard University's certification to enroll international students, pending further hearings scheduled for May 29.
• The Trump administration claims the move is justified by Harvard's alleged failure to comply with demands, including providing extensive data on international students and ending diversity programs.
• Harvard has sued the administration, arguing that the actions are unconstitutional retaliation for resisting government interference in its governance and policies.
• International students, who make up 27% of Harvard's enrollment, face uncertainty regarding their legal status, with potential economic consequences for the university and the local economy.
• The conflict is seen as part of a broader campaign by the Trump administration to reshape higher education by targeting elite universities over perceived ideological biases and diversity initiatives.