Harvard Defies Trump: Students Protest Ban on International Enrolment

Harvard Community Rallies Around International Students Amidst Trump Administration Ban Attempt Cambridge, MA – In a show of solidarity, students, professors, and supporters at Harvard University recently held a protest following President Trump's controversial attempt to ban the Ivy League school from enrolling international students. The demonstration, which took place on the university campus, highlighted concerns about academic freedom and the rights of international students. One student, Rae Trainer, shared her perspective, stating, "For every student I talked to who said they were excited to come, there was another who was afraid to come because of the potential government retaliation." Another student, Leo Gerden, an international student from Sweden, added, "Trump is willing to use all internationals as poker chips, as collateral. It is deeply dehumanizing." The Trump administration's action was reportedly in response to claims that Harvard was not doing enough to protect Jewish students. A judge temporarily blocked the move, but the controversy underscores the ongoing tensions surrounding immigration policies and higher education. The protest served as a powerful symbol of the Harvard community's commitment to diversity and inclusion. International students make up roughly 27% of Harvard’s total enrollment. The event concluded with Victor Flores, another Harvard student, expressing the community's support for those who fear for their status, saying, "Know that you have the backing of the rest of the Harvard community to stand up for you, to be your representatives, and to advocate so that you don't have to risk being here to do so."