Trump administration against Harvard's international admission policy

In May 2025, the Trump administration revoked Harvard University's certification to enroll international students, citing concerns over antisemitism and alleged ties to the Chinese Communist Party. This action threatened the visa status of approximately 6,800 international students, who comprise about 27% of Harvard's student body. Harvard challenged the decision in court, and a federal judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking the revocation, allowing international admissions to continue. The situation is part of broader tensions between the Trump administration and elite academic institutions over issues of governance, curriculum, and ideological alignment.

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/22/us/harvard-international-students-trump.html