Judge blocks Trump's effort to restrict foreign students at Harvard - for now

Published: 5/29/2025
Judge blocks Trump's effort to restrict foreign students at Harvard - for now
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's attempt to restrict foreign students at Harvard by revoking its certification under the Student and Exchange Visitor Programme (SEVP). The Department of Homeland Security has given Harvard 30 days to prove it meets SEVP requirements. The legal battle raises questions about free speech rights and government authority over universities, with Harvard challenging the administration's actions as retaliation for ideological differences. The case could have broader implications for universities and foreign students in the US.