Harvard Defeats Trump's Ban on Foreign Students: Judge Blocks Controversial Order

Harvard Wins Legal Battle Against Trump Administration's Ban on Foreign Students A federal judge in Boston has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's attempt to bar foreign students from Harvard University. The decision, handed down on Friday, May 23rd, 2025, is a significant victory for the university, which argued that the ban would cause irreparable harm. Harvard's President, Lawrence Bacow, stated in a press release that the ban was "unjust and discriminatory." The university's legal team presented evidence that the ban would disproportionately affect international students, many of whom rely on student visas to remain in the United States. The judge agreed, granting a temporary restraining order that prevents the ban from being enforced until the case is resolved. The Trump administration has yet to comment on whether it plans to appeal the ruling. This decision has significant implications for higher education and immigration policy in the United States.