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A federal judge has extended an injunction on the Trump Administration's attempt to halt Harvard's student visa program.
Harvard University held the 374th commencement amid the ongoing fight with the Trump Administration. As the ceremony got underway, a judge extended the order allowing the school to continue enrolling foreign students.
The decision was a victory, at least temporarily, in the university’s confrontation with the White House, which has sought to undercut its finances and influence.
U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs granted Harvard’s request for a preliminary injunction, blocking the government’s action until the case is decided.
A federal judge plans to issue a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration from halting Harvard's ability to enroll foreign students.
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A federal judge said on Thursday she would extend an order blocking President Donald Trump's administration from immediately revoking Harvard University's ability to enroll international students, a victory for the Ivy League school that is entangled in multiple battles with the administration.
Ahead of a federal hearing over Harvard University's ability to enroll international students, the acting director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued a letter Thursday giving the school 30 days to challenge the administration's revocation of that certification.
The BBC's Nomia Iqbal meets foreign Jewish students at Harvard left scared and uncertain after Trump's threats against the university.
The Trump administration on Thursday backed away from plans to immediately revoke Harvard University's ability to enroll international students and would instead give it 30 days to contest those plans through a lengthier administrative process.
Alan Garber's remarks on Thursday were met with a roar along with students and staff rising to their feet to applaud him.