A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's directive to ban current and future international students from Harvard University, where about 25% of students are international. Harvard filed a lawsuit against the White House immediately following the Department of Homeland Security's announcement. The judge found merit in Harvard's claims that the ban would lead to immediate harm. The administration has criticized the university for failing to address campus antisemitism. In a broader context, Trump's second term poses various challenges for universities, including the potential taxation of endowments that could financially hurt institutions like Harvard.
A federal judge granted a temporary restraining order blocking a White House order that would bar international students from attending Harvard University.
Harvard's lawsuit claims the White House's directive would cause 'immediate and irreparable injury' to the university.
The White House criticized Harvard for not adequately addressing antisemitism, while Harvard asserted it is taking steps to comply with demands from the administration.
Trump's administration has presented ongoing challenges to American universities, including a proposed tax on university endowments that could significantly impact Harvard.
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