Judge blocks Trump order ending Harvard’s ability to enroll foreign students – Washington Examiner
A federal judge in Massachusetts has granted Harvard University’s request to temporarily block a decision by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that would revoke the university’s ability to enroll international students. Judge Allison Burroughs acknowledged that Harvard demonstrated it would face immediate and irreparable harm if the order were not issued. The ruling aims to maintain the current situation while further legal proceedings take place. The DHS had announced it would revoke Harvard’s certification for the Student and Exchange Visitor Program over concerns related to antisemitism and diversity policies. Harvard responded by filing a lawsuit against the DHS to challenge this decision.
Judge blocks Trump order ending Harvard’s ability to enroll foreign students
A federal judge in Massachusetts on Friday granted Harvard University‘s request to temporarily block the Department of Homeland Security’s decision to strip the institution of its ability to enroll foreign students.
Judge Allison Burroughs of the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts said Harvard had successfully shown “it will sustain immediate and irreparable injury” if a temporary restraining order were not granted. Burroughs, who was appointed by former President Barack Obama, granted the order and said it was necessary to “preserve the status quo pending a hearing.
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced Thursday that it would revoke Harvard’s Student and Exchange Visitor Program certification after the school failed to address various concerns from the Trump administration regarding antisemitism and diversity, equity, and inclusion policies. Harvard University President Dr. Alan Garber announced Friday morning that the university would sue DHS to block the revocation of its ability to enroll international students and would seek a temporary restraining order in the interim.
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The Department of Homeland Security is blocked from revoking the SEVP certification while the order is in effect.
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