Court blocks Trump administration's bid against Harvard's foreign admissions
A federal court in the US has blocked the Trump administration's decision to revoke Harvard's right to admit foreign students. The university had previously filed a lawsuit, arguing that the action violated the Constitution.
The federal court's decision in the US halted actions by President Donald Trump's administration that aimed to revoke Harvard University's right to admit foreign students. The federal judge temporarily blocked the decision, meaning that foreign students can 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 violated the First Amendment of the US Constitution. The university emphasised 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 right to admit foreign students due to the refusal to provide materials concerning students participating in anti-Israeli protests. This decision was also intended to prevent further studies for already admitted students.
Trump accuses Harvard of anti-Semitism and a threat to democracy
President Trump repeatedly criticised 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.
