US Blocks Foreign Student Enrollment at Harvard Amid Trump Administration's Restrictive Policy
Published on 5.24.25
The Trump administration's decision to ban international students from enrolling in US universities has sparked a heated debate, with Harvard University at the forefront of the controversy. The move is part of President Donald Trump's broader push to restrict international student enrollment in the US.
US District Judge Allison Burroughs issued a temporary restraining order preventing the Department of Homeland Security from carrying out the ban, which would have affected over 7,000 visa holders at Harvard University alone. The university plans to file for a permanent injunction to block the policy, citing it as unconstitutional retaliation against international students. Harvard President Alan M. Garber condemned the action, calling it "unlawful and unwarranted".
The court ruling has provided temporary relief to international students affected by the ban, but their futures remain uncertain.