Trump Administration Blocks Harvard’s Enrolment of International Students
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The Trump administration has prohibited Harvard University from enrolling international students and insisted that the existing ones transfer or face losing their legal status. This action comes on the heels of Homeland Security Secretary, Kristi Noem, accusing Harvard of fostering violence and anti-Semitism and cooperating with the Chinese Communist Party. Prior to this, the administration had terminated a total of $2.65 billion in federal funding and grants to the university, which led to a lawsuit filed by Harvard against the government.
The Trump administration sparked controversy with Harvard by halting its ability to enrol international students and threatening existing ones’ status.
Homeland Security Secretary, Kristi Noem, accused Harvard of alleged misconduct, including antisemitism and ties with the Chinese Communist party.
Pippa Norris, a Harvard lecturer, said this decision would benefit other universities, hinting at possible repercussions for America.
Prior to this, the Trump administration terminated $450m in grants to Harvard, following an earlier cancellation of $2.2bn in funding, prompting a lawsuit from the university.
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