US judge stops Trump's Harvard international student ban

theguardian.com

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's plan to prevent foreign nationals from studying at Harvard University, citing national security concerns. The judge issued an injunction against the plan, which would have barred international students from attending Harvard for six months. This follows a temporary order and ongoing legal battles between the administration and the university. The proclamation was issued after the administration froze funding and launched investigations into Harvard, which alleges retaliation for its stance on governance and free speech.


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