Harvard Fights Back: University Challenges Trump’s Immigration Policies in High-Stakes Legal Showdown

Cambridge, Massachusetts — Harvard University is locking horns with the Trump administration over critical immigration policies that threaten the enrollment of international students. The confrontation emerged after Harvard resisted federal demands to overhaul its admissions and governance structures, prompting the Department of Homeland Security to revoke its Student and Exchange Visitor Program certification. On May 22, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem informed Harvard that its authorization to enroll international students was revoked. This action came on the heels of a demand for extensive records concerning student visas following the university’s refusal to comply with directives that … Read more

Harvard University Launches Legal Battle Against Trump Administration Over International Student Policy

Cambridge, Massachusetts — Just a day after the Trump administration rescinded Harvard University’s authorization to enroll international students, the university has initiated legal action against the federal government. Harvard has filed a lawsuit and will seek a temporary restraining order to contest the decision. In a letter from Harvard’s President, Alan Garber, the university strongly criticized the administration’s decision, calling it “unlawful and unwarranted.” He emphasized the negative impact the revocation could have on thousands of students and scholars associated with Harvard and warned that it could set a concerning precedent for institutions nationwide. The … Read more

Tradition and Triumph: University of Cincinnati Law School Celebrates Class of 2025 at 192nd Hooding Ceremony

Cincinnati, Ohio—The University of Cincinnati College of Law is set to celebrate its 192nd academic year with a traditional Hooding Ceremony at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, 2025. The event will take place at Fifth Third Arena, where Dean Haider Ala Hamoudi will guide the 90-minute ceremony. In addition to Dean Hamoudi’s remarks, outgoing Student Bar Association President Lauren Schwab will also speak to the graduating class. During this ceremony, the college will award 129 Juris Doctor degrees, along with 17 Master of Laws in U.S. Law (LLM) degrees and 21 Master of Legal … Read more

Eight Former Employees Sue University of Michigan, Claiming Wrongful Termination for Pro-Palestinian Advocacy

Eight former employees of the University of Michigan have initiated a federal lawsuit against the institution, alleging wrongful termination tied to their participation in pro-Palestinian protests. The suit, which was filed early Thursday, includes claims from one full-time staff member and seven student workers who contend that their First and Fourteenth Amendment rights to free speech and due process were violated. According to the lawsuit, their employment was terminated and they were subsequently barred from future work at the university following a sit-in protest held at the Ruthven building on November 17, 2023. The plaintiffs … Read more