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A federal judge has extended an injunction on the Trump Administration's attempt to halt Harvard's student visa program.
Ahead of a federal hearing over Harvard University's ability to enroll international students, the acting director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued a letter Thursday giving the school 30 days to challenge the administration's revocation of that certification.
Attorneys for Harvard University and the Trump administration faced off in court Thursday – as the embattled school held its commencement not far away – in a case involving the administration’s bid to ban the enrollment of foreign students.
The decision was a victory, at least temporarily, in the university’s confrontation with the White House, which has sought to undercut its finances and influence.
A federal judge plans to issue a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration from halting Harvard's ability to enroll foreign students.
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U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs granted Harvard’s request for a preliminary injunction, blocking the government’s action until the case is decided.
The BBC's Nomia Iqbal meets foreign Jewish students at Harvard left scared and uncertain after Trump's threats against the university.
Donald Trump attended Fordham and Wharton of the University of Pennsylvania. As the White House and Harvard clash, some wonder if he applied.
Alan Garber's remarks on Thursday were met with a roar along with students and staff rising to their feet to applaud him.
The Trump administration on Thursday backed away from plans to immediately revoke Harvard University's ability to enroll international students and would instead give it 30 days to contest those plans through a lengthier administrative process.
The ruling came after the Trump administration revealed it would give the school 30 days to contest the cancellation of its ability to enroll students from abroad.
Harvard’s commencement celebrated diversity and truth amid legal battles with the Trump administration, marking a defiant moment for the university.