Trump Bans Harvard from Enrolling Foreign Students: University Calls Order 'Illegal'

President Trump's executive order barring Harvard from enrolling new international students for six months has sparked outrage and protests. Harvard officials denounced the move as "retaliatory and illegal," while students expressed their anxieties about their future. The order, issued on June 5th, 2025, followed allegations of non-cooperation with the government. "This is an unprecedented attack on academic freedom," stated a Harvard spokesperson. The White House, however, maintains that Harvard's alleged failure to cooperate on matters of national security necessitates this action. The situation highlights the ongoing tensions between the executive branch and higher education institutions.