Harvard

Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Bid to Bar International Students from Harvard, Sparks Ongoing Legal Battle

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A federal judge in Boston has issued a ruling that indefinitely prevents President Trump’s administration from halting the admission of international students to Harvard University. This decision builds on a previous temporary injunction aimed at protecting the university’s ability to enroll foreign students, a critical component of its academic community. International students comprise about 25% of Harvard’s total enrollment, making their presence vital to the university’s diversity and global engagement. The court’s order, announced on June 20, 2025, does not affect Trump’s earlier proclamation that suspended new international visas, a policy that has drawn criticism … Read more

Harvard Researcher’s Frog Embryo Smuggling Case Takes a Turn as Judge Grants Release

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BOSTON — A federal judge has granted the release of a Harvard researcher accused of unlawfully smuggling frog embryos into the United States. The decision follows a hearing during which the judge reviewed arguments regarding the researcher’s detention and flight risk. Dr. Charles J. W. Dufresne, a prominent biologist involved in amphibian research, was arrested last year under allegations of importing the embryos from China without the necessary permits. The case has attracted significant attention, given the implications for scientific research and wildlife conservation efforts. During the court proceedings, the defense presented evidence that Dufresne … Read more

Harvard Alumni Rally with 12,000 Signatures to Challenge Trump’s $3 Billion Research Funding Freeze

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More than 12,000 alumni from Harvard University have rallied behind their institution, calling on a federal judge to consider an amicus brief that aims to protect the university from what they label as a significant threat tied to the Trump administration’s freeze of nearly $3 billion in federal research funding. This appeal, submitted on Monday, marks a notable display of support following Harvard’s legal action against the White House, initiated in April. The 14-page amicus brief asserts that the administration’s actions are a broad and unlawful attempt to exert control over Harvard’s academic priorities, thereby … Read more

Federal Judge Halts Trump’s Ban on International Students at Harvard, Protecting Global Academic Community Amid Ongoing Legal Battle

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WASHINGTON — A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order against President Donald Trump’s recent proclamation, which aimed to bar foreign students from attending Harvard University. This ruling comes amid ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and the Ivy League institution, known for its significant international student body and contributions to research. The presidential proclamation represents the latest effort by the Republican administration to undermine Harvard’s student enrollment, where a notable portion, approximately a quarter of the student population, comprises international scholars. Harvard responded by filing a lawsuit on Thursday, arguing that the president’s … Read more