Judge blocks Trump administration's efforts to revoke Harvard's foreign student certification

In the United States, a federal judge announced plans to issue a preliminary injunction preventing the Trump administration from stripping Harvard University of its ability to host international students. During a court hearing, Judge Allison D. Burroughs emphasized that the temporary restraining order she previously issued would remain in effect while both parties finalize proposed orders for her consideration. The Trump administration had sought to revoke the university's certification in the Student and Exchange Visitor Program, citing concerns over Harvard's treatment of international students and allegations of anti-Semitic incidents on campus. This legal move follows public tensions between Harvard and the administration, intensified by Trump's threats to revoke federal funding and tax-exempt status for Harvard due to its stance on various policies. Harvard's leadership has expressed that international students constitute a significant portion of its student body, stressing the value they add to the institution's cultural and academic landscape. In light of this ongoing legal battle, Harvard remains committed to defending the rights of its international students against what it describes as retaliatory actions by the government following the university's refusal to comply with certain demands. The situation has created a climate of uncertainty on campus for international students, particularly amid concerns over visa policies and the broader implications for American higher education.