Harvard Files Lawsuit After Trump Administration Blocks Foreign Student Visas

President Donald Trump has intensified his demand that Harvard University disclose the identities and nationalities of its foreign students, alleging that some come from countries unfriendly to the U.S. and that those nations contribute nothing toward their education, despite the federal government providing billions in funding to the university. The Trump administration, citing national security concerns and alleged campus unrest, attempted to revoke Harvard's certification to enroll international students through the Student and Exchange Visitor Program, accusing the university of fostering violence and collaborating with the Chinese Communist Party. Harvard responded by filing a lawsuit in federal court, arguing that the administration's actions violate the First Amendment, Due Process Clause, and other federal laws, and warned the move would have a devastating impact on over 7,000 international students. Harvard's president condemned the decision as unlawful and harmful, emphasizing the broader implications for universities across the country. A federal judge quickly blocked the administration's attempt to revoke Harvard's student visa program, underscoring the ongoing legal battle between the university and the government. The dispute highlights tensions over immigration policy, national security, academic freedom, and the rights of international students in the U.S.