US Court Blocks Trump Order Halting Harvard Foreign Student Enrollment

The Trump administration temporarily revoked Harvard University's authorization to enroll international students, causing widespread confusion, fear, and uncertainty among thousands of affected students from countries including Australia, Austria, Mexico, and Iceland. The Department of Homeland Security accused Harvard of fostering violence and coordinating with the Chinese Communist Party, allegations that Harvard denies, framing the move as a violation of its constitutional free speech rights. In response, Harvard sued the administration and obtained a temporary restraining order from a federal judge blocking the revocation, providing only short-term relief for the international student community. Students expressed anxiety over their visa status, potential forced transfers, and the impact on their future careers, especially as many had just completed their studies or were close to graduation. Student advocacy groups from other countries, such as Iceland, are coordinating with government ministries to support affected students and navigate the evolving situation. Despite the court's intervention, uncertainty remains as the Trump administration intends to challenge the ruling, leaving international students in limbo about their ability to remain enrolled and legally stay in the U.S.