U.S. Court Blocks Trump-Era Rule Banning Foreign Student Enrollment at Harvard
BOSTON — May 23, 2025 — A U.S. federal judge has blocked a controversial immigration policy that would have barred Harvard University from enrolling international students, following a legal challenge by the university.
Harvard filed the lawsuit, arguing that the visa restriction was a clear violation of U.S. law and would have severely impacted more than 7,000 international students enrolled at the institution. The rule, introduced during former President Donald Trump’s administration, aimed to limit visa eligibility for foreign students amid tighter immigration measures.
The court ruled in favor of Harvard, stating that the ban lacked legal justification and posed significant harm to the university’s educational mission and international reputation.
The decision was welcomed by educators and global academic leaders, who see it as a reaffirmation of the United States’ commitment to academic freedom and its historical role as a leading destination for international students.
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