Judge blocks Trump-era ban on Harvard foreign students

Thursday, May 29, 2025, 6:21 pm

A judge has extended an order blocking the Trump administration’s attempt to bar foreign students from Harvard. This decision allows the institution to continue enrolling international applicants while legal challenges persist, leaving the contentious policy in a state of suspension.


theglobeandmail.com / As Harvard battles Trump’s international enrolment ban, hundreds of Canadian students anxiously hold their breath

A U.S. judge has temporarily blocked the order, but many Canadians at the elite university – and their futures – are caught in the crossfire

nationalpost.com / Judge extends order blocking Trump ban on foreign students at Harvard

Allison Burroughs extended the block she imposed last week, allowing school to keep enrolling international students as a lawsuit proceeds

ledevoir.com / Une juge va bloquer la décision de Trump sur les étudiants étrangers à Harvard

Allison Burroughs a aussi indiqué qu’elle allait octroyer «certaines protections» à ces étudiants internationaux.


permalink / 3 stories from sources in 26 hours ago #federal #justice #immigration #trump




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