Harvard sues Trump administration for blocking foreign student enrolment
Summary
Harvard University is suing the Trump administration because it blocked the university from enrolling international students. This legal action follows the Department of Homeland Security's decision to revoke Harvard's authorization to admit foreign students through a specific visa program.Key Facts
- Harvard University is suing the Trump administration for stopping it from enrolling international students.
- The Department of Homeland Security revoked Harvard's access to student visa programs.
- Harvard claims this affects about 27% of its student body, which includes approximately 6,800 international students.
- Harvard argues the government's action is a violation of the law and seeks a court order to stop it.
- The Trump administration accuses Harvard of not combating antisemitism and of unfair admissions practices.
- The administration claims elite universities like Harvard discriminate against conservative views.
- Previously, the administration froze $2.2 billion in federal funding to Harvard and threatened its tax-exempt status.
- Columbia University and other institutions have also faced federal investigations and actions.
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