The Trump administration on Thursday barred Harvard University from enrolling international students by revoking its Student Exchange and Visitor Program certification. The news sent shockwaves through Harvard and beyond, with legal experts warning the move is likely illegal. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem cited “antisemitism” for the move, an accusation the Trump administration has also wielded against other universities when withdrawing federal funds. Noem also accused Harvard of “coordinating with the Chinese Communist Party.” In April, Harvard refused to abide by Trump’s list of demands related to DEI and free speech on campus. Harvard also challenged a Trump administration order to hand over the records of its current international students. Over a quarter of Harvard’s student body is international. Unless courts block the Trump administration’s order, current students would have to transfer out of Harvard or lose their visas.
Trump Administration Bars Harvard from Enrolling International Students
