Harvard Faces US Enrollment Ban, Students Rally for 6,700 International Peers

The Trump administration has revoked Harvard University's certification to enroll international students, accusing the university of fostering violence and antisemitism, which has sparked widespread protests on campus. This move threatens the legal status of nearly 6,800 international students, forcing them to transfer or face deportation, and has led Harvard to file a lawsuit against the government, which was temporarily blocked by a federal judge. The administration has also sought to cut all remaining federal contracts with Harvard, following a prior freeze on $3.2 billion in grants, intensifying the conflict. Students and community members at Harvard have rallied in support of international students, expressing fear and uncertainty about their futures, while Yale's international students have suggested their university consider accepting displaced Harvard students. Harvard's president has condemned the government's actions as unlawful retaliation and warned that cutting federal funding undermines important research projects. The controversy highlights broader concerns about immigration policies, academic freedom, and the impact on international education in the United States.