Harvard Wins Temporary Court Ruling, International Students Allowed to Stay

Cambridge, MINA – Harvard University has won a temporary victory in federal court, blocking a Trump administration policy that would have forced international students to leave the United States.

The ruling came just hours after Harvard filed a lawsuit accusing the government of violating the First Amendment and the Administrative Procedure Act, according to Al Jazeera.

Harvard’s provost, Alan M. Garber, expressed strong support for international students. “We stand with our international students and are committed to supporting them during this challenging time,” he said.

The lawsuit was filed in response to a controversial decision by the Trump administration, which sought to revoke student visas for those enrolled in universities offering only online classes. The policy would have affected thousands of international students, forcing them to transfer or leave the country.

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While the court’s decision provides temporary relief, President Trump has indicated he may apply similar measures to other institutions, putting many students at risk of losing their legal status.

The policy caused widespread concern among students, who feared losing their visas, having their research interrupted, or being barred from reentering the U.S. if they returned home during summer break.

Harvard’s legal challenge reflects its effort to protect student rights and uphold the diversity that defines American higher education.[]

Mi’raj News Agency (MINA)

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