Trump Administration Blocks Harvard from Enrolling International Students Amid Growing Tensions

In a move that intensifies the ongoing conflict between the federal government and Harvard University, the Trump administration has prohibited the institution from enrolling international students.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced on the social media platform X that Harvard’s certification under the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) has been revoked, citing what she described as the university’s “noncompliance with federal law.”

Harvard quickly responded, condemning the decision as “unlawful” in an official statement. The university, which had more than 6,700 international students enrolled last academic year, now faces uncertainty over the status of those students. The decision has sent waves of anxiety through the academic community and sparked concern for the future of international education at U.S. institutions.

This development follows a series of investigations launched by the Trump administration into numerous American universities. The government has previously pressured several prominent institutions to alter their admissions policies, hiring standards, and classroom instruction, citing the need to address alleged antisemitism on campuses.

College campuses across the U.S. have recently become flashpoints for pro-Palestinian activism, drawing criticism and claims of antisemitism. Against this backdrop, the Trump administration has also threatened to strip Harvard of its tax-exempt status and halt billions of dollars in federal funding.

In a related case, Columbia University is facing accusations of violating civil rights laws due to what officials describe as insufficient action to prevent the harassment of Jewish students.

One of the key allegations against Harvard includes purported collaboration with the Chinese Communist Party, further fueling the administration’s national security concerns and justifying the severe action taken.

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