Harvard challenges Trump’s efforts to block US entry for foreign students

aljazeera.comPublished: 6/6/2025

Summary

Harvard University has expanded its existing lawsuit against President Trump's administration to address his new executive order aimed at restricting international students. The amendment argues that Trump's action is a personal vendetta against the school rather than a lawful restriction, despite an earlier order that was blocked due to prior restrictions. As a result, Harvard is fighting to protect its student body and its contributions to the U.S., while facing ongoing pressure from Trump's administration on other schools like Columbia University.