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22-05-2025
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s move to revoke Harvard University’s certification to enroll international students, hours after Harvard sued. Judge Allison Burroughs found Harvard would suffer immediate, irreparable harm if the ban proceeded before a full hearing. Harvard argues the action—along with a separate $2.65 billion federal funding freeze and an IRS move to reconsider its tax-exempt status—is retaliatory and violates the law and its First Amendment rights, stemming from the university’s refusal to adopt government demands on governance, curriculum, and ideology. The Department of Homeland Security says enrolling foreign students is a privilege and claims legal authority for its actions. Hearings are scheduled next week, as the decision could affect nearly 7,000 international students at Harvard.
Entities: Harvard University, Trump administration, Judge Allison Burroughs, Department of Homeland Security, international students • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
22-05-2025
The Trump administration revoked Harvard University’s certification to enroll international students, ordering current foreign students to transfer or lose legal status, after Harvard refused to provide DHS requested conduct records. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem cited campus safety and antisemitism concerns; the White House framed international enrollment as a privilege. Harvard called the move unlawful and retaliatory, warning it endangers its mission and affects roughly 6,800 international students (about 27% of enrollment). The action follows frozen federal funds and potential IRS moves against Harvard, amid broader administration demands targeting campus policies on antisemitism and DEI. Faculty and students expressed alarm over academic and personal impacts, with warnings of disrupted research and damage to U.S. higher education.
Entities: Harvard University, Trump administration, Department of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, White House • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
22-05-2025
The Trump administration has barred Harvard University from enrolling any new international students and ordered current international students to transfer out. CNN’s Jeff Zeleny reported the move, which marks a significant escalation affecting Harvard’s global student body.
Entities: Trump administration, Harvard University, international students, Jeff Zeleny, CNN • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
22-05-2025
The Trump administration revoked Harvard University’s authority to enroll international students, affecting current enrollees, according to DHS. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem accused Harvard of fostering violence, antisemitism, and ties to the Chinese government, framing foreign enrollment as a privilege. Harvard called the move unlawful and harmful to its mission, vowing to fight it. International students—about 27% of Harvard’s student body—expressed fear over their education, visas, and summer job plans. The decision threatens a significant revenue stream and could ripple across the broader U.S. higher education sector, where over 1.1 million international students contributed more than $43 billion to the economy last year.
Entities: Trump administration, Harvard University, Department of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, international students • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
22-05-2025
The Trump administration revoked Harvard University’s certification to enroll international students, citing failure to comply with Department of Homeland Security reporting demands tied to an investigation alleging a hostile environment for Jewish students. The move bars new foreign enrollments and forces current international students to transfer or lose status, affecting roughly 6,800 students (27% of Harvard’s body) and threatening significant financial and academic consequences. Harvard called the action unlawful and plans a likely legal challenge, arguing DHS’s records requests exceeded legal requirements. Critics say the step is unprecedented, targeting a single institution and undermining U.S. higher education’s global strength. DHS expanded its records demands and gave Harvard 72 hours to comply.
Entities: Trump administration, Harvard University, Department of Homeland Security, international students, hostile environment for Jewish students • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
22-05-2025
The Trump administration revoked Harvard University’s SEVIS certification, barring it from enrolling international students and forcing current foreign students to transfer or lose legal status. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem cited Harvard’s alleged “coordinated activity” with China’s Communist Party and accused the university of fostering antisemitism. The move affects nearly 6,800 foreign students—over a quarter of Harvard’s student body—including 1,800–2,300 students and scholars from China annually.
Entities: Trump administration, Harvard University, SEVIS certification, Department of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
