Temporary Restraining Order
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Harvard Court Halts Foreign Student Ban as Chinese Enrollment Hits 20%; Long Legal Battle Looms
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s sudden revocation of Harvard’s certification to host international students, citing “immediate and irreparable harm.” The ruling, following Harvard’s lawsuit against DHS and ICE, pauses enforcement ahead of a key hearing. The university argued the move would displace 25% of its student body and retaliate against academic freedom. DHS defended the policy as a “privilege” and vowed to challenge the decision, while President Trump criticized Harvard. Legal uncertainty remains for 7,000 scholars at risk of deportation, with experts advising contingency planning. The case overshadows Harvard’s commencement amid protests against the administration’s actions.
