In a landmark decision, a federal judge in Boston has temporarily stopped the Trump administration from banning foreign students from enrolling at Harvard University.
Judge Allison Burroughs of the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts said the restraining order was "justified" to maintain the academic status quo pending a full hearing. Without this order, Harvard risked immediate and irreparable injury as its Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification could have been revoked.
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem warned that enrolling international students is a privilege, not a right, emphasizing Harvard's alleged failure to comply with federal law. In a robust defense of its academic independence, Harvard filed a lawsuit, arguing that this action endangers the futures of thousands of students and challenges the essence of higher education. 🎓
This legal showdown highlights broader tensions between federal policy and institutional autonomy, raising important questions about the rights and opportunities available to international students in the United States. Stay tuned as this high-stakes battle continues to unfold! 🌐
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