Harvard Wins Temporary Reprieve in Trump Administration Lawsuit

**Harvard Wins Temporary Reprieve in Trump Administration Lawsuit** In a significant legal victory for Harvard University, a federal judge in Boston issued a temporary restraining order against the Trump administration's ban on the enrollment of international students. The ruling, handed down on May 23rd, 2025, temporarily halts a policy that Harvard argued was a 'grave violation' of US law. The university swiftly challenged the policy after its implementation on May 22nd, 2025. Harvard's lawsuit highlighted the immediate and devastating impact on over 7,000 students holding visas. The university's legal team argued that the ban was not only unlawful but also inflicted irreparable harm. A spokesperson for Harvard stated, "This action is a blatant disregard for the rights of international students and undermines the principles of academic freedom." The Department of Homeland Security, however, defended its decision, claiming that Harvard had allowed anti-American and pro-terrorist agitators onto campus. They argued this created an unsafe environment for Jewish students. The department's statement read, in part, "Our actions are necessary to ensure the safety and security of all students on university campuses." Judge Allison Burroughs scheduled a hearing for May 27th, 2025, to hear further arguments from both sides. Harvard has warned that if the ban remains in place, it will be unable to accept new international students for the next two academic years. The outcome of this case will have far-reaching implications for higher education and immigration policy in the United States.