A US federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's ban on Harvard University enrolling foreign students, which was enacted abruptly. Harvard filed a lawsuit arguing the ban violated the first amendment and would have devastating effects on its community, encompassing over 7,000 international students. The lawsuit described the government's actions as retaliation for Harvard defying previous demands. This incident reflects tensions between the administration and elite educational institutions, with overseas governments raising concerns about the implications for higher education.
US district judge Allison Burroughs issued a temporary restraining order blocking the Trump administration's abrupt ban on Harvard enrolling foreign students.
Harvard called the government's actions unconstitutional retaliation, asserting it violated the first amendment and could devastate the university's student body.
The institution's lawsuit indicated that the administration's actions could erase a significant part of its community, affecting over 7,000 visa holders.
The Trump administration's lawsuit against Columbia University for civil rights violations highlights broader concerns over elite higher education in the US.
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