On Friday, a U.S. judge prevented the Trump administration from stripping Harvard University of its capacity to admit international students, a decision that escalated the White House’s attempts to align academic practices with President Donald Trump’s policies. This comes after Harvard filed a lawsuit this morning accusing the Trump administration of a “campaign of retribution” against the university. On Thursday Harvard was notified its Student and Exchange Visitor Program certification had been revoked, halting the university’s ability to enroll international students.
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From Reuters:
In a complaint filed in Boston federal court filed earlier on Friday, Harvard called the revocation a “blatant violation” of the U.S. Constitution and other federal laws, and had an “immediate and devastating effect” on the university and more than 7,000 visa holders.
Trump’s pressure on Harvard is part of the Republican’s broader campaign to compel universities, law firms, news media, courts and other institutions that value independence from partisan politics to align with his agenda.
The campaign has included efforts to deport foreign students who participated in pro-Palestinian protests but committed no crimes, retaliate against law firms that employ lawyers who have challenged Trump, and a suggestion by Trump to impeach a judge for an immigration ruling the president didn’t like.
JUST IN: International students make up more than a quarter of Harvard University’s student body. Harvard says the government’s actions, which could cut off a major revenue stream, are “unlawful.”
If Harvard wants Trump to stop attacking them, they should give him a plane.
— New York Times Pitchbot (@nytpitchbot.bsky.social) May 22, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Has Harvard tried offering Trump a jet? That might help.
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