Federal Judge Blocks Administration's Effort to Restrict Harvard's Hosting of International Students
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A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction preventing the administration from restricting Harvard University's ability to host international students.
A federal judge in Boston has issued a preliminary injunction preventing the administration from restricting Harvard University's ability to host international students. This decision allows Harvard to continue enrolling foreign students while the legal case proceeds. The Department of Homeland Security had previously withdrawn Harvard's certification to host international students, which would have affected approximately 7,000 students and barred new foreign students from enrolling. Harvard contends that this action was in retaliation for the university's refusal to implement certain policy changes requested by the administration. The legal proceedings have created uncertainty among current and prospective international students. Harvard has stated its commitment to supporting its international community and is making contingency plans to ensure that students can continue their academic work. The administration has cited national security concerns and has taken actions such as cutting federal research grants and threatening to revoke Harvard's tax-exempt status. Negotiations between the university and the government are ongoing, with potential resolutions forthcoming.