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Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump Administration's Ban on International Students at Harvard

Harvard sues the Trump administration, claiming the revocation of its SEVP certification is unconstitutional and threatens the futures of thousands of students.

A view of the Business School campus of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., April 15, 2025.   REUTERS/Faith Ninivaggi/File Photo
Cambridge, MA - May 23: Graduates and protestors blocked off Massachusetts Ave. in Harvard Square during a demonstration. (Photo by David L. Ryan/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Overview

  • A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order halting the Trump administration's move to revoke Harvard's ability to enroll international students.
  • Harvard has filed a lawsuit against the administration, arguing that the action violates the First Amendment, Due Process Clause, and Administrative Procedure Act.
  • The Department of Homeland Security accused Harvard of fostering antisemitism, coordinating with the Chinese Communist Party, and failing to comply with federal law.
  • International students make up 27% of Harvard's student body, contributing approximately $383.6 million annually to the local economy and supporting nearly 3,910 jobs.
  • The administration's actions are part of broader efforts to pressure universities to comply with policies targeting diversity initiatives and academic independence.