Harvard Sues Trump Over Foreign Student Entry Ban

Harvard University has filed an urgent legal challenge against President Donald Trump's proclamation that bans most international students from entering the United States to study at Harvard, arguing the move is illegal and retaliatory. The order suspends entry of certain foreign nationals for at least six months and permits visa revocations, following prior attempts to restrict Harvard's ability to host foreign students, such as decertification from the Student Education Visa Program. Harvard contends the proclamation unfairly targets the university without legal justification and is part of a broader campaign of retaliation after Harvard rejected government demands on campus policies. The Trump administration defends the action as necessary for national security, with a White House spokesperson accusing Harvard of fostering anti-American sentiment, which Harvard strongly denies. If enforced, the ban would affect thousands of students, about a quarter of Harvard's student body, and could threaten the university's federal funding and academic reputation. The case is ongoing in federal court as Harvard seeks an immediate injunction to block the proclamation.