Trump's Harvard Veto: Federal Judge Halts Controversial Decision

Trump's Harvard Foreign Student Veto Temporarily Blocked by Federal Judge Cambridge, MA – A federal judge has temporarily blocked a decision by the Trump administration to revoke Harvard University's authorization to enroll foreign students. The move, announced last week, threatened to cut off millions in federal funding to Harvard if the university didn't comply with demands for greater transparency regarding its international student population. Harvard immediately filed a lawsuit, arguing that the decision was both illegal and detrimental to its educational mission. "This action is not only unlawful, but it also undermines the principles of academic freedom and diversity that are essential to Harvard's identity," said a Harvard spokesperson in a statement. The lawsuit highlights that 31% of Harvard's student body comes from foreign countries. The Trump administration's decision was made by Secretary of Homeland Security Kristin Noem, who cited concerns about a lack of transparency in the university's enrollment practices. Trump himself has publicly supported the decision, suggesting that foreign students don't contribute financially to their education and that the funds could be better allocated to domestic trade schools. The temporary suspension of the order provides a reprieve for thousands of international students at Harvard, many of whom were facing uncertainty about their ability to continue their studies. The legal battle is far from over, however, and the future of federal funding for Harvard remains uncertain.