Trump vs Harvard

NBC News - Harvard sued the Trump administration over the government's announcement it would block the university's ability to enroll foreign students.  In a statement, Harvard called the action "unlawful and unwarranted," saying it threatens thousands of students and scholars.

Time - A White House spokesperson told TIME on Thursday that “Harvard has turned their once-great institution into a hot-bed of anti-American, anti-Semitic, pro-terrorist agitators.”

“They have repeatedly failed to take action to address the widespread problems negatively impacting American students and now they must face the consequences of their actions,” said White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson. “Enrolling foreign students is a privilege, not a right.”

The battle between the Administration and Harvard comes as President Donald Trump has increasingly sought to assert control over elite universities, often framing his actions as part of a broader effort to eliminate what it characterizes as ideological bias and campus extremism. Critics, however, say the Administration is punishing academic institutions for political reasons and curbing the free exchange of ideas.

The Administration has separately moved to terminate the legal status of international students nationwide, including at Harvard. A federal judge on Thursday blocked it from doing so, ruling that the government can’t arrest, incarcerate, or move students elsewhere based on their legal status until another case on the matter is resolved.

The Department of Homeland Security has given Harvard 72 hours to turn over the requested records in order to regain certification. But even if the university complies, the timeline for reinstatement remains unclear, and many students are now scrambling to determine whether they must leave the country.

The move is also likely to prompt a legal challenge. Harvard previously filed suit against the Administration last month over federal attempts to dictate changes to its admissions and hiring practices.

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