Foreign students are currently still permitted to enroll at Harvard.
Elite University Harvard Wins Temporary Reprieve from US Government's International Student Ban
In a significant victory for Harvard University, a US federal judge has continued to block the Trump administration's attempt to prevent the prestigious institution from accepting international students, a decision that suggests an ongoing legal battle.
US District Court Judge Allison D. Burroughs on Monday extended her decision from last week, maintaining the status quo and allowing Harvard to accept international students with valid visas. This ruling isn't final but aims to prevent immediate and irreparable harm to the university, according to Burroughs.
Previously, the US Department of Homeland Security had given Harvard a 30-day window to prove compliance with all legal requirements or risk losing its Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification. The department claimed that Harvard isn't adhering to federal immigration rules, including sharing disciplinary records of international students.
The Trump administration's decision stems from allegations of pro-Palestinian protests at US universities and the perceived tolerance of anti-Semitic incidents on campus. Harvard countered with a lawsuit, arguing that the move is unconstitutional, arbitrary, and retaliatory.
Harvard, as a leading institution, boasts a substantial international student population. Approximately 27% of its student body hails from abroad, primarily from Asia, with 549 German students currently enrolled. The university's president, Alan Garber, acknowledged the international students' presence at the commencement ceremony in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Garber emphasized that a diverse student body represents Harvard's core values.
In his commencement speech, Stanford University's Abraham Verghese, an Ethiopian-born doctor, applauded the university's commitment to international students. However, he also voiced concern over the uncertainty that surrounds their future in the United States. Verghese, a refugee from Ethiopia during the 1974 military coup, warned that such actions by governments could result in restricting academic freedom and progress.
Source: ntv.de, mpe/dpa/AFP
- Trump Administration
- Harvard University
- USA
- Academic Freedom
- International Students
In light of the ongoing legal battle, the Trump Administration's decision to prevent Harvard University from accepting international students has been temporarily halted by a US federal judge, potentially impacting the education-and-self-development of hundreds of students. This ruling is significant in the political sphere, as it raises questions about the freedom of movement for workers and the freedom of movement in general.
The alleged non-compliance with federal immigration rules by Harvard University, as outlined by the US Department of Homeland Security, has sparked a broader debate about the community policy regarding international students and academia in the USA, with implications for general-news discussions on academic freedom and international relations.
