Court blocks Trump's bid to limit foreign students at Harvard
A federal court in the U.S. has blocked the Trump administration's decision to revoke Harvard's ability to admit foreign students. The university had previously filed a lawsuit, citing a violation of the Constitution.
The federal court decision in the U.S. halted actions by President Donald Trump's administration aimed at revoking Harvard University's ability to admit foreign students. A federal judge has temporarily blocked the decision, allowing foreign students to continue their studies at this prestigious institution.
Harvard versus the Trump administration
Harvard University filed a lawsuit in federal court in Boston, claiming that the government's actions violate the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. The university emphasized that the Trump administration's decision would have an "immediate and devastating effect" on Harvard and over 7,000 students holding visas.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it had revoked Harvard's ability to admit foreign students due to the university's refusal to provide materials concerning students participating in anti-Israeli protests. This decision was also intended to prevent continued studies for already admitted students.
Trump accuses Harvard of anti-Semitism and a threat to democracy
President Trump repeatedly criticized Harvard, accusing the institution of anti-Semitism and being a threat to democracy. Additionally, he threatened to revoke its tax-exempt status. These actions were met with widespread criticism from academic circles and civil rights defenders.
