Harvard University is taking legal action against the Trump administration following the announcement of new guidelines that could impact international students. The university filed a lawsuit Thursday, arguing that the new policy, which could force international students to leave the country if their courses are held entirely online, is unlawful.
President Alan M. Garber expressed his concerns in a letter to the Harvard community, stating that the policy unfairly targets the university due to its large international student population and its collaborative relationships with other global educational institutions. The lawsuit alleges that the administration's actions are a retaliatory measure against Harvard.
The new policy has sparked widespread criticism from universities and international student advocacy groups. Many institutions are scrambling to adjust their fall semester plans to comply with the new rules, while others are considering legal challenges of their own. The lawsuit filed by Harvard seeks an injunction to block the policy from taking effect, arguing that it creates unnecessary uncertainty and hardship for international students who are already facing challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Harvard Sues Trump Administration Over International Student Visa Ban
Harvard University has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration's new policy that could prevent international students from studying in the U.S. The lawsuit challenges the rule that would require international students to leave the country if their courses are entirely online. Harvard President Alan M. Garber called the policy an illegal attempt to punish the university for enrolling international students. The university argues the rule is arbitrary and capricious.
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