Trump Amplifies Critique of Harvard After Court Blocks International Enrollment Restrictions

Cambridge, Massachusetts — Former President Donald Trump has intensified his criticism of Harvard University, following a federal court’s recent decision to block his administration’s attempt to revoke the school’s ability to enroll international students. The conflict raises significant questions about the institution’s admissions policies and its relationship with foreign students. In a post on his social media platform, Trump questioned the backgrounds of some of Harvard’s international students, asserting that their home countries are “not at all friendly to the United States.” He also claimed that these countries contribute nothing to the education of their … Read more

Trump Administration Targets Harvard Scientist for Deportation Amid Controversial Immigration Crackdown

Boston, Mass. — The U.S. government is moving to deport Kseniia Petrova, a Harvard researcher who recently returned from a trip abroad. The scientist fled Russia due to concerns over political persecution, according to her attorney, Gregory Romanovsky. Petrova, affiliated with Harvard Medical School, was taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in February, sparking significant legal and public attention. Upon her arrival at a Boston airport after a vacation in France, customs officials detained Petrova. She was accused of failing to disclose biological samples in her luggage, leading to further investigation. Following … Read more

Trump Administration Pushes to Dismiss Federal Challenge Against Mifepristone Access Amid Ongoing Legal Battle

Washington — The Justice Department on Monday called on a federal court to dismiss a lawsuit aiming to challenge the expansion of access to the abortion pill mifepristone. This lawsuit, initiated by Missouri, Idaho, and Kansas, takes issue with the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) regulatory changes concerning the medication, which is commonly used to terminate early pregnancies. In a filing submitted to the U.S. District Court in Amarillo, Texas, Justice Department lawyers argued that the states lack the right to pursue this case in the specified jurisdiction. The administration is supporting a request made … Read more