Trump Threatens to Block International Students Unless Harvard Shares Student Data

The Trump administration has intensified its conflict with Harvard University by threatening to block the enrollment of international students unless the university provides extensive data on its student body. In a recent letter, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem requested details regarding student visa holders linked to illegal activities and their maintenance of nonimmigrant status. This action follows Harvard's refusal to comply with the administration's broader demands on admission and hiring policies. The government's stated aim is to combat antisemitism and monitor diversity initiatives within elite universities, raising concerns about ideological control in higher education.

The Trump administration's escalating threats against Harvard highlight its commitment to enforcing stricter regulations on international students as part of a broader strategy against elite universities.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's letter indicates that the lack of compliance with the administration's demands regarding student information will be considered as a voluntary withdrawal by Harvard.

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