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Bloomberg
20 minutes ago
- Politics
- Bloomberg
Harvard Gets Longer Reprieve From Trump Foreign Student Ban
A federal judge issued a new order that allows Harvard University to continue enrolling foreign students while the school fights the Trump administration 's efforts to prevent it from doing so. US District Judge Allison Burroughs granted Harvard a preliminary injunction Friday that prevents the Trump administration from implementing a May 22 order revoking the university's ability to host international students. The injunction extends an earlier temporary bar that was set to expire.
CBC
an hour ago
- Politics
- CBC
Judge halts Trump's attempt to keep international students from Harvard
A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration's efforts to keep Harvard University from hosting international students, delivering the Ivy League school another victory as it challenges multiple government sanctions amid a battle with the White House. The order from U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs in Boston preserves the ability of Harvard to host foreign students while the case is decided. Harvard sued the Department of Homeland Security in May after the agency withdrew the school's certification to host foreign students and issue paperwork for their visas. The action would have forced Harvard's roughly 7,000 foreign students — about a quarter of its total enrolment — to transfer or risk being in the U.S. illegally. New foreign students would have been barred from coming to Harvard. The university called it illegal retaliation for rejecting the White House's demands to overhaul Harvard policies around campus protests, admissions, hiring and other issues. Burroughs temporarily halted the action hours after Harvard sued. Less than two weeks later, in early June, Trump moved to block foreign students from entering the U.S. to attend Harvard, citing a different legal justification. Harvard challenged the move, and Burroughs temporarily blocked that effort as well. The stops and starts of the legal battle have unsettled current students and left others around the world waiting to find out whether they will be able to attend America's oldest and wealthiest university. The Trump administration's efforts to stop Harvard from enrolling international students have created an environment of "profound fear, concern and confusion," the university said in a court filing. Many international students have asked about transferring from the university, Harvard immigration services director Maureen Martin said. Trump has been warring with Harvard for months after it rejected a series of government demands meant to address conservative complaints that the school has become too liberal and has tolerated anti-Jewish harassment. Trump officials have cut more than $2.6 billion US in research grants, ended federal contracts and threatened to revoke its tax-exempt status. In April, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem demanded that Harvard turn over a trove of records related to any dangerous or illegal activity by foreign students. Harvard says it complied, but Noem said the response fell short and on May 22, she revoked Harvard's certification in the Student and Exchange Visitor Program. The sanction immediately put Harvard at a disadvantage as it competed for the world's top students, the school said in its lawsuit, and it harmed Harvard's reputation as a global research hub. "Without its international students, Harvard is not Harvard," the suit said. The action would have upended some graduate schools that recruit heavily from abroad. Some schools overseas quickly offered invitations to Harvard's students, including two universities in Hong Kong. Harvard President Alan Garber previously said the university has made changes to combat antisemitism. But Harvard, he said, will not stray from its "core, legally protected principles," even after receiving federal ultimatums.
The National
2 hours ago
- Politics
- The National
Harvard gets victory in court on Trump's ban on international student enrollment
In a major victory for Harvard University, a judge upheld a decision on Friday that blocks US President Donald Trump's order barring international students from enrolling. The Trump administration in May attempted to block Harvard's ability to enrol international students following a series of disagreements revolving around university autonomy. If the move by Mr Trump were successful, it would have been a significant blow to Harvard, with most estimates showing that about 25 per cent of the university's students coming from outside the US. Harvard has become a major target for Mr Trump, who has accused several universities of promoting liberal bias and anti-Semitism, with much of the tension between the administration and institutions rooted in the widespread pro-Palestine campus protests that erupted in the spring of last year. The White House has sought in particular to crack down on foreign students demonstrating in support of Palestine, and has also demanded that universities make changes to various policies that would bring them more in line with the administration's agenda. At the request of Mr Trump, later in May, the State Department rolled out a pilot programme directing US consulates and embassies to engage in " additional vetting" of social media accounts of international Harvard applicants seeking visas. The new policy targets students, professors and employees, as well as guest speakers at Harvard. Harvard has repeatedly objected to the various moves aimed at controlling university policy, but the Trump administration has shown no signs of backing down. The White House has also previously said that it intends on revoking Harvard's tax-exempt status. 'The government has long exempted universities from taxes in order to support their educational mission," a Harvard representative said in May. "The tax exemption means that more of every dollar can go towards scholarships for students, life-saving and life-enhancing medical research, and technological advancements that drive economic growth."
Fox News
2 hours ago
- Politics
- Fox News
Trump says Harvard agreement on international students may be announced within a week
President Donald Trump on Friday said a deal with Harvard University, related to its policies surrounding international students, may be announced within a week. "Many people have been asking what is going on with Harvard University and their largescale improprieties that we have been addressing, looking for a solution," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "We have been working closely with Harvard, and it is very possible that a Deal will be announced over the next week or so." The president noted the university "acted extremely appropriately" during negotiations, applauding leadership's apparent commitment to do "what is right." "If a Settlement is made on the basis that is currently being discussed, it will be "mindbogglingly" HISTORIC, and very good for our Country," Trump wrote. The announcement came as Federal Judge Allison Burroughs on Friday issued a preliminary injunction, allowing Harvard University to continue hosting international students, despite a Trump executive order. It is a major legal victory for the Ivy League school, which has been fighting a variety of restrictions imposed by the administration. The temporary court order stays in effect until the case is fully decided on the merits. Harvard University sued the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), challenging the revocation of Harvard's Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). Without the program, current and future international students would be barred from attending the university. Harvard alleged the revocation was the culmination of a retaliatory campaign by the Trump administration on academic freedom at Harvard. Attorneys argued the policy is an infringement of the university's Due Process and First Amendment rights, in particular Harvard's constitutional right to be free of retaliatory action for protected speech, as well as violating the Administrative Procedures Act (APA). The order states the revocation cannot be used to negatively affect visa applications, deny entry to the U.S., or be used as a reason to claim a visa holder has lost their non-immigrant status. Harvard University did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
CNA
2 hours ago
- Politics
- CNA
US judge blocks Trump administration's move to bar foreign students at Harvard
BOSTON: A federal judge on Friday (Jun 20) blocked the Trump administration's efforts to prevent Harvard University from hosting international students, delivering the Ivy League institution another victory as it challenges multiple government sanctions amid an escalating battle with the White House. The order from US District Judge Allison Burroughs in Boston preserves Harvard's ability to host foreign students while the case is decided. Harvard sued the Department of Homeland Security in May after the agency withdrew the university's certification to host foreign students and issue paperwork for their visas. The action would have forced Harvard's roughly 7,000 foreign students, about a quarter of its total enrolment, to transfer or risk being in the United States illegally. New foreign students would have been barred from coming to Harvard. The university called it unlawful retaliation for rejecting the White House's demands to overhaul policies around campus protests, admissions, hiring, and other issues. Burroughs temporarily halted the action hours after Harvard filed suit. Less than two weeks later, in early June, President Donald Trump moved to block foreign students from entering the United States to attend Harvard, citing a different legal justification. Harvard challenged the move, and Burroughs temporarily blocked that effort as well. The stops and starts of the legal battle have unsettled current students and left others around the world waiting to find out whether they will be able to attend America's oldest and wealthiest university. The Trump administration's actions have created an environment of 'profound fear, concern, and confusion,' the university said in a court filing. Countless international students have asked about transferring, according to Harvard immigration services director Maureen Martin. TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S BROADER CAMPAIGN AGAINST HARVARD Trump has been at odds with Harvard for months after it rejected a series of government demands meant to address conservative complaints that the school has become too liberal and has tolerated anti-Jewish harassment. Trump administration officials have cut more than US$2.6 billion in research grants, ended federal contracts, and threatened to revoke its tax-exempt status. In April, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem demanded that Harvard turn over records related to any dangerous or unlawful activity by foreign students. Harvard said it complied, but Noem deemed the response insufficient and on 22 May revoked Harvard's certification in the Student and Exchange Visitor Programme. The sanctions placed Harvard at a disadvantage as it competed for top global students, the university said in its lawsuit, and damaged its reputation as a leading research hub. 'Without its international students, Harvard is not Harvard,' the suit stated. The action would have upended graduate programmes that recruit heavily from abroad. Some universities overseas, including two in Hong Kong, quickly offered invitations to affected Harvard students. Harvard President Alan Garber has said the university has implemented changes to combat antisemitism. However, he added that Harvard would not stray from its 'core, legally protected principles,' even in the face of federal ultimatums.
