


Harvard's Legal Battle Against Trump Administration Intensifies Amid Hostile Rhetoric
Harvard University faces ongoing legal challenges from the Trump administration, with new evidence of hostility from Trump himself impacting the case.
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Overview
As Harvard University celebrates its commencement, it faces intensified pressure from the Trump administration, including a 30-day ultimatum regarding its foreign student certification. A federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction, allowing Harvard to continue enrolling international students, temporarily halting the administration's efforts to revoke this ability. Harvard's president, Alan Garber, has publicly rejected the administration's demands, emphasizing the importance of academic freedom and diversity. Recent social media posts from Trump, denouncing Harvard and its students, have been cited in court as evidence of personal animus, further complicating the legal landscape for the university.
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Harvard's lawsuit challenges the Trump administration's decision under the First Amendment, the Due Process Clause, and the Administrative Procedure Act, arguing it is an arbitrary and unilateral executive action.
The Trump administration revoked Harvard's SEVP certification due to claims that Harvard failed to comply with a government request for records related to international students, along with unrelated grievances against the university.
A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction, allowing Harvard to continue enrolling international students temporarily. The implications include the potential to inflict irreparable harm on the university and its students if the certification is eventually revoked.
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