Federal Judge Halts Trump's Harvard Ban: A Legal Reprieve for International Students

A federal judge in Boston has issued an injunction preventing the Trump administration from banning foreign nationals from entering the U.S. to study at Harvard University. This legal battle centers around Trump's claim of national security concerns, clashing with Harvard's ability to host international students.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Boston | Updated: 24-06-2025 05:56 IST | Created: 24-06-2025 05:56 IST
Federal Judge Halts Trump's Harvard Ban: A Legal Reprieve for International Students
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In a significant legal development, a federal judge in Boston has blocked the Trump administration's attempt to prevent international students from attending Harvard University.

U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs issued an injunction on Monday, temporarily halting the administration's efforts, citing a clash over national security claims.

The decision extends a previous order protecting Harvard's international student body amidst intensifying tensions between the Trump administration and the Ivy League institution.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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