Allison D. Burroughs, a magistrate judge appointed during Obama's presidency, suspended a Trump administration order that threatened Harvard University's foreign student program. The Department of Homeland Security, led by Kristi Noem, accused Harvard of fostering violence and collaborating with the Chinese Communist Party, threatening the visas of 6,800 international students. Burroughs responded swiftly, siding with Harvard on the grounds that the order would inflict immediate and irreparable harm. This decision echoed her previous stance on affirmative action, showcasing her alignment with the university's principles and her commitment to fairness in education.
"This administration is holding Harvard accountable for fostering violence, antisemitism, and coordinating with the Chinese Communist Party on its campus."
"Implementing it would cause immediate and irreparable harm to the university," Burroughs argued in her suspension order.
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