Trump Administration Investigates Harvard's Foreign Visa Programs
The Trump administration is investigating Harvard University's participation in foreign student and researcher visa programs, citing concerns over national interests and compliance, escalating federal pressure on the institution.
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Overview
- The Trump administration, including the State Department and Homeland Security, has launched an investigation into Harvard University's involvement in the Exchange Visitor Program for foreign students and researchers.
- The investigation scrutinizes Harvard's eligibility as a visa sponsor and its compliance with program regulations, with the administration threatening to revoke its ability to enroll international students.
- President Trump has also threatened to revoke Harvard's tax-exempt status, and the administration has accused the university of failing to combat antisemitism on campus.
- Harvard University has responded by filing a lawsuit challenging federal cuts and accusing the Trump administration of a retaliatory investigation violating its First Amendment rights.
- Despite the ongoing federal pressure and investigations, Harvard maintains its commitment to complying with all Exchange Visitor Program regulations and continues to sponsor international scholars.
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Analysis
center-leaning sources frame the Trump administration's investigation into Harvard's visas as part of an aggressive "battle" and "retaliatory step" against the prestigious institution. They emphasize Harvard's legal defenses and the "chaos" caused by previous actions, portraying the university as a victim defending its rights and vital research from overreaching government control.
"The Trump administration opened a new front in its battle with Harvard University on Wednesday, announcing it would investigate its eligibility to sponsor certain visas."
BBC News"The investigation centers around Harvard's participation as a sponsor for the Exchange Visitor Program, which issues J-1 visas to foreign students, professors and researchers who are expected to return to their home countries."
CBS News"Harvard has faced mounting sanctions and scrutiny from Washington since rejecting demands from a federal antisemitism task force in April."
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